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If you’re planning to start a family or are struggling to conceive, a fertility blood test can help you understand why. It checks key hormones related to fertility and your ovarian reserve (the number of healthy, immature eggs in the ovaries), which can help you figure out why you’re struggling to get pregnant or help you plan for the future. The test can also be done at home, making it an affordable and easy way to understand your fertility. For a more in-depth view, you can use our innovative hormone mapping product, MyFORM.
Once you’ve collected your blood sample and sent it back to our lab free of charge, it takes up to 2 working days to get your results once your sample has arrived at our lab. You’ll get a report showing your hormone levels and where they sit within the optimal range for your age, as well as comments and advice from our team of expert doctors, so you can confidently take the next steps to starting a family.
Our at-home fertility blood test for women makes it quick, easy and convenient to understand your fertility. The test works by analysing a small sample of your blood to check 7 key hormones that affect fertility, including progesterone, FSH and TSH. The kit includes everything you need to collect a blood sample at home and post it back to our labs for analysis. You’ll get the results in just a couple of days of the sample reaching our lab, along with comments and advice from our medical team, helping you to take full control of your fertility.
This is what our customers ask us most about this test. For more information, try our help centre.
What is a female fertility test?
The Female Fertility Test from Forth checks the biomarkers that manage and influence the reproductive system of the body. It is a test that can be done in the comfort of your home using a finger-prick test kit. Once a sample has been collected, it is sent to our labs via a local post box and a doctor reviews your results to provide insight into your fertility.
The biomarkers tested include:
What affects female fertility?
Age is a direct factor in a woman’s fertility, with women being most fertile in their 20s and a natural decline in fertility during their 30s.
However, there is a complex network of hormones at play within a woman’s body that are involved in reproduction and fertility and an imbalance of the four key sex hormones Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Luteinising Hormone (LH), Oestradiol and Progesterone can result in fertility issues.
How can I naturally boost my fertility?
Fertility in women can be heavily impacted by stress. Whilst stress is a natural reaction to life’s challenges, it can have a significant impact on your reproductive health.
Chronic stress can have a disruptive effect on the balance of hormones that regulate ovulation, causing irregular menstrual cycles or even stopping them completely – known as amenorrhea.
However, there are a number of lifestyle changes that can be implemented that can improve the balance of your key sex hormones, improving the regulation of your menstrual cycle and ovulation.
Natural methods to manage stress and boost fertility can be found in our blog.
When does female fertility peak?
A woman’s fertility normally peaks in their 20s.
When does female fertility decline?
Usually, a woman’s fertility naturally begins to decline in their 30s.
How soon will the test arrive?
If you order your test before midday on a Monday to Friday then your kit will be dispatched the same day. All our kits are sent out via Royal Mail first class post, so it should be with you within 1-2 working days.
How secure is my data?
We have strict processes in place to ensure the protection of your data. Following GDPR the company also operates under tight legal rules about the sharing of data which ensures that data is only shared if it is crucial to the delivery of our service. For example, our doctors see customer results at the time of review, however, after review, access to results is withdrawn.
Can I have someone take my blood for me?
Yes. We offer two options if you do not want to do our finger prick test. The first is a home appointment where a nurse comes to your home to take a blood sample. The second is to visit a Phlebotomy clinic near you that offers a blood sample service.
A blood sample will be taken from your vein and we will provide you with everything you need to give to the nurse to allow them to take the sample. The nurse will give you the blood sample to return to us using the pre-paid envelope provided.
Does a doctor review my results?
We have a team of doctors and nurses who look at all results and will comment on any results that are outside of the normal range for your age.
Can I download the results to share with my GP?
Yes, you can download your results from your health dashboard as a PDF to share with your GP.
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When you first purchase this test, you can choose your subscription options in the checkout. We do this, because we recommend taking multiple tests over time to track how your health markers change. You’ll be charged per test kit (rather than monthly, for example).
One test will show you what areas you need to focus on, continued testing will help you learn how your training, diet and lifestyle is impacting your health.
We recommend a follow up test 3 months after your first test, followed by a test every 6 months depending on your results, but its up to you!
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You can choose your preferred collection method when you checkout
You can do this test at home without the need for a doctor. We’ll send you everything you need to collect your sample and post it back to us. And it’s all included in the cost. We’ve put together a video that covers the process, making it easy to check and track your health from home.
We’ll arrange for a medical professional to visit your home and collect your sample. This is great if you’re unsure on how it all works or have trouble collecting a sample. No need to book a doctor’s appointment or visit a clinic, we’ll send you everything you need to collect a sample and post it back to our labs.
Once you’ve ordered your test, look out for an email from our phlebotomy partners containing information and a link to book your appointment. We’ll send you everything the clinic will need to complete the sample and post it back to our labs.
If none of the above options work for you, you can arrange your own medical professional to collect your sample. There is no additional charge for this. Once you’ve ordered your test, we’ll send you everything you and your chosen medical professional will need to collect a sample and post it back to our labs.
Still unsure how it works? You can find more information on collection methods and the service we provide in our ‘How it Works’ section.
No need to wait for a GP appointment, choose from our wide range of tests which come with everything you need to take your sample and return to our lab.
Take your finger prick blood sample at home, or choose to have your blood taken at a Superdrug health clinic or a nurse at home. Return to our NHS lab using our prepaid envelope.
View your results on your secure health dashboard within 2 working days of our lab receiving your sample. Read personalised comments from our GPs.
With more in-depth results, you will be able to identify areas that need improving. Make the changes and track your progress.