Can a blood test confirm menopause or perimenopause?
A blood test can't give a single yes/no confirmation on its own, especially during perimenopause when hormone levels fluctuate week to week. What it does give you is objective data — FSH, LH and oestradiol levels — that, combined with your symptoms and cycle history, helps a clinician build a much clearer picture of where you are in the transition than symptoms alone.
What symptoms suggest it's worth testing for perimenopause or menopause?
Irregular periods or cycle changes, hot flushes or night sweats, mood swings, anxiety or low mood, brain fog or difficulty concentrating, disrupted sleep, and low libido or vaginal dryness are the symptoms most commonly linked to perimenopause and menopause. If several of these sound familiar, testing can help confirm what's driving them rather than guessing.
What does the Boost & Glow menopause blood test actually check?
Our recommended Female Hormone Panel measures FSH, LH, oestradiol and other key markers used to assess menopausal status, from £146.99. For a fuller picture, the Well Woman Blood Test covers 45 biomarkers across hormones, thyroid function and bone health, at £320.00 — useful if you want menopause markers alongside a broader check of your overall health.
Can I test while I'm already on HRT?
Yes, but it's worth discussing with your clinician first, since HRT affects the hormone levels being measured and can change how results should be interpreted. This is exactly the kind of thing a results consultation is for — reading your numbers in the context of what you're already taking, not just against a standard reference range.
What's the difference between perimenopause and menopause testing?
Perimenopause is the transition phase where hormone levels fluctuate before periods stop altogether, which is why a single test result during this stage can look different from one week to the next. Menopause itself is retrospectively defined as 12 months without a period, typically around age 51 in the UK. Testing is useful at both stages, but interpreting perimenopause results in particular relies on looking at the trend and your symptoms together, not one isolated number.
How fast do I get my results, and what happens after?
Results are back within 48 hours. Every test includes the option of a clinician consultation to walk through what your results mean and talk through next steps — whether that's lifestyle changes, HRT, or further testing.
Where can I get tested?
Testing is available in-clinic at 116 High Road, Epping, Essex, or via our mobile service if a home visit suits you better.
Think you could be in perimenopause or menopause? Book a Female Hormone Panel or Well Woman Blood Test and get clarity within 48 hours.
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