In short
- Hormone tests such as FSH, LH, oestradiol and progesterone help explain irregular periods, fertility problems and the menopause.
- Hormone levels change through the menstrual cycle, so some tests need to be done on a particular day.
- A pregnancy blood test measures hCG and can find a pregnancy before a missed period.
- Blood tests do not replace cervical screening, which is done at a clinic.
Women’s health tests you can book
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
The Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Panel is a comprehensive hormonal and metabolic screening designed to evaluate the key markers associated with PCOS. This condition affects ovulation, menstrual regularity, metabolism and hormonal balance. The panel measure
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Cancer Screening - Female
The Cancer Screening – Female package is a comprehensive preventive assessment designed to evaluate early warning markers associated with several cancers commonly monitored in women. This panel includes blood based tumor markers, general blood health screening
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Hormone Profile - Female
The Hormone Profile – Female is a focused endocrine assessment designed to evaluate key reproductive and menstrual hormones. This panel offers insight into menstrual cycle health, ovulation patterns, fertility status, peri-menopause changes and hormonal balanc
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Pregnancy Blood Test
The Pregnancy Blood Test is a highly accurate laboratory test that detects the presence and level of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the blood which is the earliest and most reliable indicator of pregnancy. This test can confirm pregnancy even before a m
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Fertility Hormone Test - Female
The Fertility Hormone Test – Female is a comprehensive endocrine assessment designed to evaluate the key hormones that influence ovulation, reproductive health, menstrual cycle balance and early pregnancy status. This test offers a detailed picture of hormonal
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Reasons women book these tests
- Irregular or missing periods, or long gaps between them.
- Difficulty getting pregnant, or planning a pregnancy.
- Signs of PCOS. The NHS now calls it polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). Signs include irregular periods, extra hair growth or hair loss, weight gain, oily skin or acne, and dark patches of skin on the neck or armpits.
- Changes around the menopause. MedlinePlus notes that perimenopause usually starts around 45 and the menopause around 50.
- A possible pregnancy, before or after a missed period.
What each test measures
| Test | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| FSH and LH | Hormones from the pituitary gland that control the menstrual cycle and egg development. Used to look into infertility, irregular periods and the menopause. |
| Oestradiol and progesterone | Hormones made by the ovaries, which change through the cycle. |
| Testosterone | Present in women in smaller amounts. High levels can be linked to extra hair growth, acne and irregular periods. |
| hCG | The pregnancy hormone. A blood test can find very small amounts. |
| Tumour markers | Substances such as CA 125, which some cancers make. They are not a diagnosis on their own. |
Each listing shows what it includes. The PCOS listing, for example, combines reproductive hormones with thyroid, blood sugar and cholesterol tests, because the NHS says PMOS testing looks at hormone levels and insulin resistance.
Timing and preparation
MedlinePlus says women who have periods may need an FSH test on a particular day of the cycle, because levels change through the month. The Hormone Profile and Pregnancy Blood Test listings say no fasting is needed, while the PCOS listing recommends fasting for 8 to 10 hours.
You can have the sample taken at home if collection is available at your address. The app shows this when you enter it. See what to expect from a home lab test or lab tests at home.
What a blood test cannot tell you
A PMOS diagnosis usually also needs an ultrasound scan, which the NHS says is only done if you are over 18. Hormone results are read alongside your age, symptoms and cycle, so a doctor, such as a gynaecologist, should interpret them with you.
Tumour marker tests need particular care. MedlinePlus explains that conditions other than cancer can raise them, some people with cancer do not have high levels, and a biopsy is usually needed to diagnose or rule out cancer. They are also not cervical screening. WHO says cervical cancer is largely preventable through HPV vaccination and regular screening, so keep up with screening at a clinic.
Symptoms that cannot wait
Call 998 or go to an emergency department straight away for a sharp, sudden and intense pain in your tummy with feeling very dizzy or fainting, feeling sick or looking very pale. If you could be pregnant, these can be signs of a ruptured ectopic pregnancy.
If you might be pregnant and have tummy pain low down on one side, vaginal bleeding or a brown watery discharge, or pain in the tip of your shoulder, get medical advice the same day, even if a pregnancy test was negative.
Doctors you can book for women’s health tests
Dr Anju Begum, General Practitioner, uniCare Medical CenterGeneral Practitioner · 10 years · Hindi, Urdu, English
Dr. Leena KapoorGeneral Practitioner · 28 years · AED 25 · Hindi, Urdu, English
Dr. Tarun ShuklaGeneral Practitioner · 35 years
Dr. Dany RajakumarGeneral Practitioner · 5 years
Dr. Shilpa Surian, General Practitioner, WeCARE Medical Center LLCGeneral Practitioner · 3 years · AED 45 · English, Malayalam
Dr. Ekramulla Mohamed Ali, General Practitioner, Wecare Medical CenterGeneral PractitionerDoctors are independent. A listing is not a recommendation. Before you book, you can check a doctor's licence in the health authority's public register. See all doctors.
Questions people ask
When in my cycle should I have a hormone test?
It depends on the hormone and the question. MedlinePlus says FSH may need to be tested on a specific day because levels change through the month, so ask a doctor before you book.
Is a pregnancy blood test more accurate than a urine test?
A blood test can find smaller amounts of hCG and show a pregnancy before a missed period. MedlinePlus says urine tests are 97 to 99% accurate when done a week or two after a missed period.
Can a blood test diagnose PCOS?
Not on its own. The NHS says testing for PMOS, the condition formerly called PCOS, includes blood tests for hormones and insulin resistance, and an ultrasound scan for those over 18.
Does a female cancer screening blood test replace a smear test?
No. Tumour marker blood tests cannot diagnose cancer and are not cervical screening. Keep up with cervical screening at a clinic, as WHO recommends.
Sources and further reading
- Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) (NHS)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) levels test (MedlinePlus)
- Pregnancy Test (MedlinePlus)
- Tumor Marker Tests (MedlinePlus)
- Cervical cancer (WHO)
- Ectopic pregnancy (NHS)
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