Know before you guess
Test before you supplement or seek treatment. Every panel below is available at home — finger-prick sample, posted back, results in 48 hours. Hormonely readers receive 10% off.
Why test at home?
A standard GP appointment rarely includes a full hormone panel. NHS testing typically covers TSH for thyroid and total testosterone for men — missing free testosterone, oestrogen, progesterone, FSH, LH and other markers that provide a complete picture.
A home blood test gives you actual numbers before you go to your GP — so instead of describing how you feel, you can show what your hormones are doing. This changes the conversation.
All panels below are from Medichecks, the UK's leading home blood testing service. Hormonely readers receive 10% off via our affiliate link.
Timing matters for women: If you are still menstruating, day 2–5 of your cycle gives the most useful oestrogen and FSH picture. Progesterone is best tested around day 21 of a 28-day cycle.
Perimenopause and normal results: Hormone levels fluctuate significantly during perimenopause. A single test can appear normal even with active symptoms. If your result comes back normal and you still have symptoms, a repeat test or clinical assessment is worth pursuing.
Take results to your GP: Home test results are not a diagnosis. Take your results to your GP or a specialist to discuss what they mean in the context of your symptoms and history.