Menopause Health Blood Test

Menopause is the natural stage in a woman’s life when periods stop completely due to a decline in reproductive hormones, particularly oestrogen and progesterone. It’s officially diagnosed after 12 consecutive months without a period.

Most women reach menopause between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age in the UK being 51. However, some may experience it earlier due to genetics, medical conditions, or surgery.

Menopause itself is a single point in time (12 months after your last period), but symptoms can begin years before in perimenopause and last for several years after. On average, symptoms persist for 4-8 years, but every woman’s experience is different.

Early signs often include irregular periods, hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, sleep disturbances, and brain fog. Some women also notice a drop in energy levels, anxiety, or changes in libido.

The most challenging symptoms vary for each woman but often include severe hot flushes, chronic fatigue, sleep disruption, anxiety, depression, joint pain, and memory issues.

Oestrogen and progesterone levels decline significantly, leading to symptoms like hot flushes, mood swings, and changes in bone and heart health. Testosterone levels may also decrease, affecting libido and energy levels.

Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause when hormone levels fluctuate and symptoms begin. Menopause is confirmed when you haven’t had a period for 12 months. Postmenopause refers to the years after menopause, when symptoms may continue but hormone levels have stabilised.

If you think you may be going through perimenopause, our at-home perimenopause test can help you check and track hormones, giving you the answers you need.

Cheap supermarket menopause tests typically measure follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) using a urine sample, similar to a pregnancy test. While FSH can indicate menopause, these tests only provide a one-time snapshot and don’t account for the fact that hormone levels fluctuate daily. This makes them unreliable, especially during perimenopause when FSH levels can vary significantly.

In contrast, Forth’s menopause blood test provides a far more accurate and comprehensive assessment. It measures key hormones, including oestrogen, FSH, progesterone, and thyroid function, giving a clearer picture of your hormonal balance. Plus, your results are reviewed by experts and presented with actionable insights in the Forth app, helping you make informed decisions about managing menopause effectively.

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.

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.

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.