Sex hormone panel timed to your cycle
- What it measures
- Oestradiol, progesterone, LH and FSH.
- Useful for
- Cycle problems, PMS and perimenopause. We tell you which day to test.
Well Woman Clinic
Female Symptom Lab Tests
The tests that matter most for women's health, explained in plain English. Every test includes a practitioner review of your results.
In clinic
Blood is taken at Body Mind Medical in Llandudno. If your periods are regular, some hormone tests are timed to a particular day of your cycle.
Near you
Have blood taken at a partner collection centre close to home, anywhere in the UK.
At home
For finger-prick, stool, saliva and urine tests, we post you a kit with clear instructions and a prepaid return envelope.
We recommend only what you need
Most women don't need every test. After your profile and consultation, we recommend the tests that will change your plan. If anything needs medical attention, we refer you to your GP with a written summary.
Tests for women
Grouped by body system. Prices to be confirmed.
Female hormones
Testosterone with SHBG and fasting insulin
- What it measures
- Androgen levels and insulin.
- Useful for
- Suspected polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
Dried urine hormone profile
- What it measures
- Hormones and their breakdown products across a day.
- Useful for
- More detail on how hormones are processed. Its evidence base is still developing.
Thyroid
Full thyroid panel
- What it measures
- TSH, free T4 and free T3.
- Useful for
- Tiredness, feeling cold, weight gain and low mood.
Thyroid antibodies
- What it measures
- TPO and thyroglobulin antibodies.
- Useful for
- Checking for autoimmune thyroid disease, such as Hashimoto's.
Bones
Vitamin D
- What it measures
- Your vitamin D level.
- Useful for
- Bone health, mood and immunity.
Bone profile
- What it measures
- Calcium, phosphate and alkaline phosphatase.
- Useful for
- Osteoporosis risk. Bone density itself is measured by a DEXA scan.
Heart and circulation
Lipid profile with ApoB
- What it measures
- Cholesterol, triglycerides and the number of particles that carry cholesterol into artery walls.
- Useful for
- Heart risk, which rises after menopause.
Lipoprotein(a)
- What it measures
- An inherited type of cholesterol particle.
- Useful for
- Women with a family history of early heart disease. Only needs testing once.
hs-CRP
- What it measures
- A sensitive marker of low-grade inflammation.
- Useful for
- Assessing inflammation as part of heart and metabolic risk.
Blood sugar and metabolism
HbA1c
- What it measures
- Average blood sugar over the past two to three months.
- Useful for
- Diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS and weight concerns.
Fasting insulin with HOMA-IR
- What it measures
- How much insulin your body needs to control blood sugar.
- Useful for
- Finding insulin resistance years before blood sugar rises.
Liver function including GGT
- What it measures
- Liver enzymes and proteins.
- Useful for
- Weight, blood sugar and alcohol concerns.
Nutrients and blood health
Full blood count with ferritin
- What it measures
- Red and white blood cells and your iron stores.
- Useful for
- Fatigue, heavy periods and hair loss.
B12 and folate
- What it measures
- Two vitamins needed for healthy blood, nerves and brain.
- Useful for
- Fatigue, brain fog and low mood.
Omega-3 index
- What it measures
- The omega-3 content of your red blood cells.
- Useful for
- Heart, brain, mood and inflammation.
Gut
Comprehensive stool analysis
- What it measures
- Gut bacteria, digestion, inflammation and infection markers.
- Useful for
- Bloating, irregular bowels and food reactions.
Coeliac screen
- What it measures
- tTG-IgA with total IgA.
- Useful for
- Gut symptoms, fatigue or low iron. Test while still eating gluten.
Faecal calprotectin
- What it measures
- A marker of inflammation in the bowel.
- Useful for
- Telling inflammatory bowel conditions apart from other gut problems.
Stress and sleep
Salivary cortisol and DHEA rhythm
- What it measures
- Stress hormones at several points across the day.
- Useful for
- Fatigue, poor sleep and burnout. Its evidence base is still developing.
Not sure which tests you need?
Book a consultation and we'll recommend only the tests that matter for you.