When does menopause start?

Menopause starts when you’ve not had a period for 12 consecutive months. According to the NHS, the average age women in the UK start menopause is 51, but it can start earlier or later. Perimenopause is the phase leading to menopause, and is when you’ll experience most of the symptoms associated with menopause, such as night sweats, brain fog and irregular periods.

Is osteoporosis common during menopause?

Women can be at an increased risk of osteoporosis after menopause due to the impact it can have on bone health. It is advisable for women to regularly test bone health biomarkers during this period of their life.

How long does menopause last?

Menopause is a point in time, marked by not having had a period for 12 consecutive months. The phase after menopause is called post-menopause and lasts for the rest of your life. Before you reach menopause, you’ll go through a phase called perimenopause. This can last up to 10 years, during which your periods will become irregular as you transition to menopause.

Can I take this test if I'm on HRT?

Yes. This test is suitable for women who are on HRT. It is also useful for understanding if you are on the right dose of HRT as it measures your levels of oestrogen. Repeating the test over time will enable you to see if your oestrogen levels are declining further, requiring a possible change in your HRT dose.

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.

When will I get my results?

We aim to deliver your results within 2 working days of your blood sample arriving at our lab.

Important information regarding corrected calcium

Our labs have conducted stability validation on all the markers offered by Forth. Corrected Calcium has a shorter stability time than the majority of markers of around 2 – 3 days. Forth provides a Tracked 24 return envelope in all kits to return samples to the lab within 24 hours. In the majority of cases, samples are returned within the stability time. If a sample arrives outside this time, this result will not be provided to you.

How do I find out my results are ready?

We keep you updated throughout the process by email and text message. We will let you know when your blood sample has arrived at our lab. Once the blood sample has been analysed one of our doctors will review your results. Once your results are ready, we will email you and send you a text message to let you know your results are ready for you to view in your health dashboard.

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.

Get a £15 voucher for you or to pass on when you order this test today.

Menopause Test

Name: Menopause Test
Brand: Forth
Price: 119 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.2 (1168 reviews)

Our menopause test kit is a good health check-up if you have reached menopause or are post-menopause. It checks key areas of your health such as your heart and bones, as well as hormones that could be affecting your mood, sleep and energy.

£119

+ £15 Voucher when you order today

Or 3 Interest-free payments

When do I take the test?

Collect your blood sample within 3 hours of waking. If you’re still having periods, collect your blood sample on the 3rd day of your period. If you no longer have periods, you can take the test at any time. IMPORTANT: If you’re using HRT gel or cream, please use the other hand for your blood sample to the one you use to apply the gel or cream to prevent contamination of the blood sample.

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Did you know?

1/3 of all females in the UK are currently peri or menopausal

NHS: Menopause in the Workplace

What does a menopause test check?

Our menopause test checks important areas of your health after you’ve reached menopause, such as your bone and heart health. It also checks the hormones that can affect your mental health, including your sleep, mood and energy levels. Our at-home menopause test makes it easy to keep track of your health once you’ve reached menopause.

Who is a menopause test for?

This test is for women who have reached menopause (not had a period for at least 12 months) or are post-menopause and want to keep track of their health.

Is there a test for perimenopause?

Yes – our MyFORM® Female Hormone Mapping test is a completely new and innovative test for women who think they may be in perimenopause. It’s designed to map your key female hormones across your entire menstrual cycle, giving greater insights than current, single day hormone tests. This test is suitable for women who are not on any form of HRT or hormonal contraception.

When should you do the menopause blood test?

If you’ve stopped having periods, you can take our menopause test any day that suits you, but within 3 hours of waking up. However, if you’re still having periods, you should collect your blood sample on day 3 of your menstrual cycle.

Frequently asked questions

This is what our customers ask us most about this test. For more information, try our help centre.

When does menopause start?

Menopause starts when you’ve not had a period for 12 consecutive months. According to the NHS, the average age women in the UK start menopause is 51, but it can start earlier or later.

Perimenopause is the phase leading to menopause, and is when you’ll experience most of the symptoms associated with menopause, such as night sweats, brain fog and irregular periods.
Is osteoporosis common during menopause?

Women can be at an increased risk of osteoporosis after menopause due to the impact it can have on bone health. It is advisable for women to regularly test bone health biomarkers during this period of their life.
How long does menopause last?

Menopause is a point in time, marked by not having had a period for 12 consecutive months. The phase after menopause is called postmenopause and lasts for the rest of your life.

Before you reach menopause, you’ll go through a phase called perimenopause. This can last up to 10 years, during which your periods will become irregular as you transition to menopause.
Can I take this test if I'm on HRT?

Yes. This test is suitable for women who are on HRT. It is also useful for understanding if you are on the right dose of HRT as it measures your levels of oestrogen. Repeating the test over time will enable you to see if your oestrogen levels are declining further, requiring a possible change in your HRT dose.
When do I need to take the test?

If you’re still having periods, collect your blood sample on the 3rd day of your period. If you no longer have periods, you can take the test at any time.
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.
When will I get my results?

We aim to deliver your results within 2 working days of your blood sample arriving at our lab.
Important information regarding corrected calcium

Our labs have conducted stability validation on all the markers offered by Forth. Corrected Calcium has a shorter stability time than the majority of markers of around 2 – 3 days. Forth provides a Tracked 24 return envelope in all kits to return samples to the lab within 24 hours. In the majority of cases, samples are returned within the stability time. If a sample arrives outside this time, this result will not be provided to you.
How do I find out my results are ready?

We keep you updated throughout the process by email and text message.

We will let you know when your blood sample has arrived at our lab. Once the blood sample has been analysed one of our doctors will review your results.

Once your results are ready, we will email you and send you a text message to let you know your results are ready for you to view in your health dashboard.
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.

Learn more about your data security.
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.

Learn how to export your results.

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Dr Thom Phillips

Clinical Lead

BSc. (Hons) MSc. MB BCh. MRCGP. Dip SEM. PGCert (Diabetes)

Renee McGregor

Nutrition Lead

BSc (hons) PGDIP (DIET) PGCERT(sportsnutr) RD BASES

Dr Michael Cornes

Scientific Officer

Consultant clinical scientist, FRCPath, BSc Biochemistry, MSc Clinical Biochemistry, PhD Biochemistry

"A Menopause Test is a valuable tool for women approaching this life stage. It assesses the key health markers, helping identify the wider health aspects associated with the metabolic changes that occur during menopause. Using these results can help optimise health."

Dr Thom Phillips

We’re changing people’s lives

I received some very helpful info in reply to my email with regard to struggling to get a blood sample due to me having poor circulation. On my second attempt I successfully managed to obtain sufficient blood to send off. The packaging is very secure & the return label & envelope is very helpful. On receipt of my results I was more than satisfied with the information from Dr Thom Phillips. It was incredible detailed which will prove very helpful for me going forward. I will be forever grateful for the moment I discovered Forth. 5⭐️

Di

18 October 2023

I find Forth professional and forward-thinking with a bigger range of tests than more traditional healthcare providers in the UK. I think it is closer to what you can get from US providers.

Richard C

I wanted to get more information about my own health instead of using the NHS who just test for a specific reason. I also wanted better historical data to view changes over time as the NHS systems aren’t very good for that.

James W

Finding out what is going on inside your body is key, especially now that the NHS is in crisis. If we can take control of our wellness (and flag up potential problems early) that has got to be a good thing.

Vannesa C

I am very satisfied with your excellent service and I have recommended you to all my friends who are also very interested in your products.

Doris R

How it works

Getting the insights you need to improve your health has never been easier.

1. Choose your blood test

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.

2. Collect your sample

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.