Menopause & Perimenopause Blood Test in Lymington – £119
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Experiencing hot flushes, night sweats, mood changes, disturbed sleep, irregular periods or unexplained changes to your body?
Our Menopause Blood Test provides useful insight into your hormone and thyroid levels and can help you investigate symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause.
Available at Rènü Dermatology in Lymington for £119 including your professional in-clinic venous blood draw.
Menopause Blood Test – £119
✓ Female hormone testing
✓ Oestradiol included with our in-clinic test
✓ Thyroid health & function checked
✓ Designed for menopause & perimenopause investigation
✓ Professional in-clinic venous blood draw included
✓ GP report included
✓ Results typically within 3–5 working days
✓ Available for adults aged 18+
Could You Be Experiencing Perimenopause?
Perimenopause is the transition leading up to menopause and can begin several years before your periods stop completely.
Hormone levels can fluctuate considerably during this time, and symptoms can vary significantly from one person to another.
Common symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause can include:
- Hot flushes
- Night sweats
- Changes to your menstrual cycle
- Irregular periods
- Mood changes
- Anxiety
- Difficulty sleeping
- Fatigue
- Problems with memory or concentration
- Weight changes
- Feeling faint or light-headed
- Changes to your general wellbeing
These symptoms can have many different causes, so experiencing them does not automatically mean you are going through menopause.
Why Have a Menopause Blood Test?
The symptoms associated with menopause can overlap with other health conditions.
For example, changes in thyroid function can sometimes cause symptoms that may be mistaken for menopause, including fatigue, weight changes, mood changes and changes in menstrual periods.
This test therefore looks at both female hormones and thyroid health, providing additional information that can be considered alongside your age, symptoms, menstrual cycle and medical history.
Oestradiol Testing
Our in-clinic Menopause Blood Test includes Oestradiol.
Oestradiol is a form of oestrogen and is one of the key hormones involved in female reproductive health and the menstrual cycle.
Oestrogen levels change as you move through perimenopause and menopause, so measuring Oestradiol can provide useful information about your current hormone levels.
Thyroid Function
Thyroid problems can sometimes produce symptoms that overlap with those associated with menopause.
Checking thyroid function alongside female hormones can therefore provide useful additional information when investigating symptoms such as fatigue, weight changes, mood changes and menstrual changes.
Menopause Symptoms but Still Having Periods?
You do not have to wait until your periods have completely stopped before experiencing menopause-related symptoms.
During perimenopause, periods may become irregular, heavier, lighter, longer, shorter or otherwise different from your usual cycle.
Other symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, disturbed sleep and mood changes can also begin during this transition.
Important: Hormone Levels Can Fluctuate
A menopause blood test should not be considered a definitive diagnosis on its own.
Female hormone levels can fluctuate considerably, particularly during perimenopause. This means a blood sample can sometimes show hormone levels within the normal range even when you are experiencing genuine perimenopausal symptoms.
Your results should therefore be considered alongside your symptoms, age, menstrual history and overall medical history.
If your results appear normal but your symptoms continue, repeat testing may sometimes be appropriate.
Preparing for Your Menopause Blood Test
For this test, your blood sample should be collected in the morning.
You should also avoid taking biotin supplements for 2 days before your test, as biotin can interfere with certain laboratory tests.
If you have been prescribed biotin by a healthcare professional, do not stop prescribed medication or supplementation without first discussing it with your doctor.
How Does the Menopause Blood Test Work?
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Book your appointment
Book your Menopause Blood Test at Rènü Dermatology in Lymington.
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Attend your morning appointment
Your blood sample should be collected in the morning. Remember to avoid non-prescribed biotin supplements for 2 days beforehand.
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Professional blood draw
Your venous blood sample will be professionally collected from your arm at Rènü Dermatology.
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Laboratory analysis
Your sample is sent to the laboratory for analysis of the hormones and thyroid markers included within the test.
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Receive your results
Results are typically available within approximately 3–5 working days.
Your Professional Blood Draw Is Included
There's no need to purchase your menopause test and then arrange a separate phlebotomy appointment elsewhere.
The £119 price includes your Menopause Blood Test AND your professional in-clinic venous blood draw at Rènü Dermatology in Lymington.
Understanding Your Results
Your laboratory report provides information about the hormone and thyroid markers included within your test.
A GP report is also included.
Your results should be interpreted alongside your symptoms and medical history. If you have significant symptoms, abnormal results or would like to discuss treatment such as HRT, speak to your GP or an appropriately qualified menopause healthcare professional.
Can This Test Tell Me If I Need HRT?
No. A blood test alone cannot determine whether Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is suitable for you.
HRT decisions should take into account your symptoms, age, medical history, individual risk factors and personal preferences and should be discussed with an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Menopause Blood Test
£119
Investigate menopause & perimenopause symptoms
Female Hormones • Oestradiol • Thyroid Health
Professional in-clinic blood draw included
GP report included
Available at Rènü Dermatology, Lymington
Book your Menopause Blood Test today.
Private Menopause Blood Testing in Lymington & the New Forest
Rènü Dermatology provides convenient private menopause and perimenopause blood testing in Lymington, Hampshire, with professional venous blood collection completed during your clinic appointment.
We welcome clients from Lymington, Milford on Sea, Brockenhurst, New Milton, Barton on Sea and throughout the New Forest and surrounding Hampshire area.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the Menopause Blood Test?
The test costs £119 including your professional in-clinic venous blood draw at Rènü Dermatology in Lymington.
Can a blood test tell if I'm going through menopause?
Hormone blood testing can provide useful information, but it should not be used in isolation to diagnose menopause. Hormone levels can fluctuate significantly during perimenopause, so your symptoms, age and menstrual history are also important.
Does the test check Oestradiol?
Yes. Oestradiol is included in the in-clinic version of this test.
Does it check my thyroid?
Yes. Thyroid health and function are included because some thyroid-related symptoms can overlap with symptoms associated with menopause.
Do I need a morning appointment?
Yes. Your sample should be collected in the morning.
Can I take biotin before the test?
You should avoid non-prescribed biotin supplements for 2 days before your test. If you take prescribed biotin, discuss this with your doctor rather than stopping it yourself.
What if my results are normal but I still have menopause symptoms?
Hormone levels can fluctuate considerably during perimenopause. A normal result therefore does not necessarily exclude perimenopause. If symptoms continue, speak to your GP or an appropriately qualified menopause healthcare professional about further assessment.
How long do results take?
Results are typically available within approximately 3–5 working days.
Who can have this test?
This test is available for adults aged 18 and over.
Where is my blood taken?
Your venous blood sample is professionally collected at Rènü Dermatology in Lymington before being sent for laboratory analysis.
