PERIMENOPAUSE BLOOD TEST

A Perimenopause Blood Test involves measuring specific hormone levels in your blood to assess whether you might be in the transitional phase leading up to menopause, known as perimenopause.

Key hormones typically assessed include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and oestradiol, among others. These hormone levels can fluctuate during perimenopause, providing insights into changes that may be occurring in your body.

Assessing hormonal changes associated with perimenopause can be conveniently done at home using our finger-prick blood test kit. Once you collect the sample, it is sent to our laboratory for analysis. The results will provide insights into your current hormone levels.

The Perimenopause Blood Test checks 12 biomarkers including Oestradiol and Progesterone, which are hormones that play a central role in perimenopause. We also include AMH (Anti-Müllerian hormone), which can provide insights into reproductive health and egg reserve, particularly in evaluating how close someone may be to menopause. Beyond these three, this test also checks FSH, LH, Total Testosterone, SHBG, Free T4, TSH, FAI, Vitamin D and Prolactin.

Here's a simple guide to help you choose the right test:

Perimenopause blood test

Recommended for: Women over 45 experiencing symptoms like irregular periods, mood swings, or hot flushes.

Key biomarkers:

• Oestradiol & FSH: Measure hormonal fluctuations typical in early perimenopause.

• Anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH): Assesses ovarian reserve and potential proximity to menopause.

• Progesterone & LH: Indicates irregular ovulation and hormone balance.

• Other markers: Includes thyroid function (Free T4 and TSH), testosterone levels, and Vitamin D, all crucial in understanding perimenopausal changes.

Menopause blood test

Recommended for: Women who have ceased menstruating for 12 consecutive months and experience menopause symptoms.

Key biomarkers:

• Oestradiol & FSH: High FSH alongside low oestradiol can signal menopause.

• Progesterone & LH: Help to confirm reduced ovarian function.

• Other factors: Total testosterone, SHBG, Free T4, and TSH for comprehensive hormonal health understanding.

Which to choose?

Perimenopause test: Ideal if you're noticing early changes and want to get a better understanding of your hormone health that could be linked to symptoms.

Menopause test: Best if your menstrual cycles have stopped for 12 consecutive months, and you're seeking validation and guidance for menopause.

This test checks key fertility hormones like AMH, FSH, LH, and oestradiol, which can help you and your doctor understand your ovarian reserve and ovulation patterns. However this test alone can not diagnose fertility problems. 

This test provides clinically valid results that can help identify typical hormone fluctuations during perimenopause. However, it's important to remember that hormone levels can vary widely within and between cycles, so the test provides a snapshot of your hormone profile rather than a comprehensive diagnosis.

The findings from a perimenopause test can help to reveal if your hormone levels are undergoing changes consistent with the perimenopausal transition. This information can help explain symptoms you may be experiencing, such as hot flushes, mood swings, or changes in menstrual cycle regularity.

For the most accurate results, take the test on Day 2 to Day 5 of your menstrual cycle, ideally on Day 3. Day 1 is the first day of bleeding.

If you have irregular periods, we recommend that you wait until your next cycle to test as close to Day 3 as possible.

If you have no periods, for instance, due to a type of contraception you may be using, you can take this test on any day, but it might be harder for our doctors to interpret your results. If you haven't had a period in over 12 months, check out our Menopause Blood Test.

Fasting is not required for this blood test.

With the finger prick test, you may feel a small prick and the area may be a bit tender afterwards. With the Tasso+ device, you can easily collect blood without pricking your finger. Attach the device to your upper arm and press—it's as simple as that.

Some biomarkers such as AMH and thyroid hormones can be tested while on hormonal contraception, but results for FSH, LH, or oestradiol - which are included in this test - will not show your natural cycle due to hormonal contraception. 

If you’re stopping the pill, wait until your periods return to normal before testing. We recommend using alternative contraception if you’re not planning pregnancy.

Yes, one of our doctors will review your sample and provide a clear breakdown of what your results mean, plus personalised advice and next steps if any treatment or follow-up is needed.

You’ll get your results in 3-5 days via your account.

Yes, you can book one of our one-off doctor consultations to speak with a UK-based doctor via telephone for 20 minutes about the results of a Numan blood test, or any of the conditions we treat at Numan.