Female Hormone Imbalance Home Test Kit

Symptoms can include irregular periods, fatigue, low mood, unexplained weight changes, low libido, acne, excessive hair growth and hot flushes. These can be linked to hormones such as oestradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, testosterone and thyroid hormones. Forth’s Female Hormone Imbalance Test checks all of these hormones with a single finger-prick sample.

A female hormone panel measures the key hormones that regulate the menstrual cycle, mood, energy and metabolism. Forth’s Female Hormone Imbalance Test checks 11 markers, including oestradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, testosterone, prolactin, SHBG, free androgen index and thyroid function (TSH, free T4 and free T3), with one home finger-prick sample for £89.

Yes. Your GP can arrange hormone tests on the NHS, usually when there is a clear clinical reason, and this is free. Some people choose a home test like Forth’s for convenience as it provides a wider panel in one sample, or to track changes over time. Results are reviewed by a GP, but you should always speak to your own GP about ongoing concerns.

Five common signs of hormonal imbalance in women are irregular periods, persistent fatigue, unexplained weight changes, low mood and changes to skin or hair, such as acne or excessive hair growth. These can have many causes. A hormone blood test can help determine whether levels such as oestradiol, progesterone, testosterone and thyroid hormones are within the expected ranges.

On the NHS, hormone tests are usually arranged when symptoms point to a specific cause, because some hormones change naturally across the cycle and a one-off result is not always conclusive. A structured home test, taken at the right point in your cycle and reviewed by a GP, can provide a clearer starting point. Always discuss results with your own GP.

A female hormone test measures the levels of key hormones in your blood, helping to assess hormonal balance and overall health. For women, hormone testing can provide insights into reproductive health, menstrual cycle irregularities, fertility, and conditions such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or perimenopause.

The best time to test depends on what you’re investigating. If you’re checking for general hormone balance, you can test at any time. However, for specific conditions:

• Oestrogen & Progesterone (cycle health & fertility): Test on day 3 and/or day 21 of your cycle.
• Menopause or Perimenopause: Testing can be done at any time if you’re experiencing symptoms.
• PCOS: A test on day 3 of your cycle can help identify hormonal imbalances associated with PCOS.

If you have irregular cycles or are unsure, our team can help guide you on the best time to test.

The key hormones that regulate women’s reproductive health include:

• Oestrogen: Regulates the menstrual cycle, fertility, and bone health.
• Progesterone: Prepares the body for pregnancy and balances oestrogen.
• Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) & Luteinising Hormone (LH): Control ovulation and egg development.
• Testosterone: Plays a role in energy, muscle mass, and libido.
• Thyroid Hormones (TSH, T3, T4): Influence metabolism and energy levels.

Hormone imbalances are generally triggered by three categories:

• Natural Life Stages: Puberty, pregnancy, and the transition through perimenopause to menopause.
• Medical Conditions: Primarily Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, and pituitary gland dysfunction.
• Lifestyle Factors: Chronic, sustained stress (elevating cortisol), poor diet, excessive exercise without adequate recovery, or lack of quality sleep.

Symptoms can be varied and often overlap with other conditions. If you are experiencing several of the following, a hormone check is recommended:

• Menstrual Cycle Changes: Irregular, heavy, painful, or missed periods (amenorrhoea).
• Mood and Mental Wellbeing: Unexplained anxiety, persistent fatigue, depression, or severe mood swings.
• Appearance & Body: Unexplained weight gain or loss, hair thinning, excessive facial/body hair (hirsutism), or persistent adult acne.
• Reproductive/Sexual Health: Low libido, vaginal dryness, or difficulty conceiving.
• Sleep & Thermoregulation: Night sweats, hot flushes, or persistent sleep disturbances.

Yes, our female hormone test is suitable for women using HRT.

It can be used to monitor your hormone levels when using HRT, giving you insights into whether it’s working for you and empowering you with data to take to your GP to alter your medication.

If you use HRT gel, we recommend taking your blood sample from a finger on the hand that doesn’t come into contact with the gel or wearing a glove when applying it. This helps prevent contamination of your sample.

The first step in treating an imbalance is to understand what the problem is. Some imbalances are natural, such as during your menstrual cycle, as there is nothing to treat.

Imbalances caused by conditions like PCOS or thyroid disorders may require medication. You should speak to your doctor about your options after receiving your results.

Lifestyle changes may be the answer to your hormone imbalance. Obesity, lack of sleep and high-stress levels can all impact your hormone network. Changing your diet, getting more exercise and reducing your cortisol levels through better sleep can all help to rebalance your hormones.

Your results will include commentary from one of our medical team, who will advise on what you should do next.

Oestrogen rises before ovulation, progesterone peaks mid-luteal, then both dip before menstruation

Your information and results are completely confidential. We won’t share them with anyone other than you. Your results are delivered through our mobile app, which you’ll need an account to access. All packaging is discreet, too.

Your blood test results will be delivered to your account within 2 days of your sample reaching our labs.

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 Tracked24, so it should be with you within 1-2 working days.

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.

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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.

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.

Yes, you can download your results from your health dashboard as a PDF to share with your GP.

Learn how to export your results.