Hormone Blood Tests

This test is a standard profile that helps to monitor levels of FSH, LH, Oestradiol and Prolactin and enables decision making regarding menopause, fertility and the menstrual cycle.

SHBG concentrations are increased in pregnancy, hyperthyroidism, cirrhosis, oral estrogen administration and by certain drugs. Concentrations are decreased by testosterone, hypothyroidism, Cushings syndrome, acromegaly and obesity.

If you are experiencing changes in energy, mood and sex drive as you age, it could be down to low testosterone levels. This tests for levels and returns a quantifiable result. Ideally taken at 9am.

Prolactin levels may be ordered, along with other hormone levels such as growth hormone, when a doctor suspects that a more general hypopituitarism (low levels of pituitary function that result in lowered levels of thyroid or adrenal hormones) exist

This Oestradiol blood test is useful when evaluating ovarian function in women and gynaecomastia in men.

This blood test provides four measurements of iron storage - if there is anything out of range then our doctors can look at how the levels compare and suggest a course of action.

An excellent way to take stock of male hormone status by looking at these four hormones in one mini profile.

FSH ( Follicular Stimulating Hormone ) can be useful when assesing fertility, vaginal bleeding, or when investigating pituitary conditions.

For a more accurate Testosterone assessment free testosterone will often be included as it is possible to have a normal total testosterone level without it being free in the bloodstream and available to the body.