Perimenopause and Menopause Blood Test

Looking to understand how the menopause may be affecting your health? Take our Perimenopause and Menopause Test to find out.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Female
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or Tasso EasyDraw or venous draw (clinic, nurse visit or own kit)
Results in
1–2 days
Biomarkers
12
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • Free thyroxine (FT4)
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • Total Cholesterol to HDL Cholesterol Percentage
  • Total Cholesterol to HDL Cholesterol Ratio
  • Free Triiodothyronine (T3)
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
  • Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
  • Vitamin D

Test specifications

Provider
Selph
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or Tasso EasyDraw or venous draw (clinic, nurse visit or own kit)
Turnaround time
1–2 days
Biomarkers tested
12
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Female

What's tested

12 biomarkers as listed by Selph.

Advanced Thyroid Profile (with antibodies)

  • Free thyroxine (FT4)

Cholesterol status

  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Total cholesterol
  • Triglycerides

Heart & Brain

  • Total Cholesterol to HDL Cholesterol Percentage
  • Total Cholesterol to HDL Cholesterol Ratio

Hormones

  • Free Triiodothyronine (T3)
  • Thyroid Stimulating Hormone

Sugar handling

  • Haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D

About this test

Looking to understand how the menopause may be affecting your health? Take our Perimenopause and Menopause Test to find out.

Our Perimenopause and Menopause Test is quick and easy. Just take your finger prick blood sample with our at home kit and use the pre-paid envelope to return your sample to our accredited lab.

What you need to know about our Perimenopause and Menopause Blood Test

The menopause brings with it hormonal changes that can affect your health in many ways. A lower level of oestrogen increases your risk of:

  • Heart disease
  • Diabetes
  • Osteoporosis (weak bones)

Our Perimenopause and Menopause Blood Test looks at blood markers related to these conditions, giving you insight into your personal risk profile and what you can do to optimise your health.

What are the menopause symptoms?

Perimenopause symptoms and menopause symptoms are very similar, although everyone's experience of perimenopause and menopause are different.

Here are some of the common perimenopause & menopause symptoms:

  • irregular periods
  • hot flushes
  • reduced sex drive
  • vaginal dryness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • muscles and joint aches and pains
  • difficulty concentrating ('brain fog')
  • low mood

What's the difference between the perimenopause and menopause?

Perimenopause describes the transition phase that women go through before reaching the menopause. The perimenopause often starts months or years before periods actually stop. The menopause itself is a specific point in time, usually defined as one year after your last period.

During the perimenopause, you may still have periods, though they're often irregular, and you can also still get pregnant. After the menopause, your periods will stop and you can no longer get pregnant without the assistance of IVF.

Blood collection options

  • Finger-prick blood collection (included)
  • EasyDraw blood collection (+£25.00)
  • Visit a clinic to have your blood taken (+£35.00)
  • Book a venous draw at home or work with a nurse (+£70.00)
  • Arrange your own venous blood draw (included)

Description provided by Selph.

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Experiencing hot flushes, irregular periods, mood changes, or low energy? This test checks key hormone levels to assess whether you're approaching or going through menopause or perimenopause.

  • At-home test