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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

£89.00 GBP
£89.00 GBP
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How do you want to take your sample?

Please choose one option below

  • Collect your own finger prick sample at home  Free

    Self sampling kit containing everything you need to take your own sample at home.

  • Venous blood sample at a Superdrug Clinic  +£35.00

    Visit one of Superdrug's clinics across the UK where a healthcare professional will take your sample from a vein in your arm. We’ll email you instructions on how to book after we’ve processed your order.

  • Book at home venous blood sample with a nurse  +£59.00

    Book an appointment for a nurse to visit your home and take your blood sample from a vein your arm. 

  • Arrange own venous sample with a healthcare professional  Free

    Make an appointment with a healthcare professional of your choice to have your venous blood sample taken. You will be responsible for arranging your appointment and any additional fees.

✅ Results expected within 2 working days

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) users can benefit from this test. 

Hormone levels fluctuate naturally during menopause, and HRT aims to replace the hormones that the body no longer produces in sufficient amounts. This blood test can provide insights into the effectiveness of your HRT treatment by measuring the levels of oestradiol, progesterone, and FSH.

This test is suitable for a finger prick sample at home, with our partner clinics at Superdrug across the UK. Alternatively, you can choose to have one of our nurses or your own healthcare professional take your venous sample in the comfort of your own home. Results are normally available within 2 working days from receipt of your sample at our laboratory and delivered directly to you through our secure online patient portal.

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What's included in this test?

Oestradiol

Oestradiol is a steroid hormone that is primarily produced in the ovaries of women and to a lesser extent in the testes of men. It is one of three types of estrogen and has important functions in regulating the female reproductive system, as well as promoting breast tissue growth and maintaining bone density. Oestradiol levels naturally fluctuate throughout the menstrual cycle, peaking at ovulation in pre-menopausal women. As women age, their oestradiol levels decrease and eventually stop altogether with menopause. Low levels of oestradiol can lead to symptoms commonly associated with menopause such as hot flushes, night sweats, and mood swings. Additionally, low levels of oestradiol can increase the risk of developing osteoporosis.

Progesterone

Progesterone is a hormone that is primarily produced by the corpus luteum and adrenal glands. Its main function is to prepare the female body for pregnancy and support fetal development. During the menstrual cycle, progesterone levels increase in the second half of the cycle, and a drop in progesterone levels can signal the onset of menstruation. Progesterone is often measured on day 21 of the menstrual cycle to confirm whether ovulation has occurred. While progesterone is commonly associated with female physiology, men also produce progesterone in the adrenal glands and testes, where it plays a role in the production of testosterone.

FSH

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays a vital role in the reproductive systems of both men and women. In women, FSH helps stimulate the growth and development of follicles in the ovaries during the first half of the menstrual cycle. As follicles grow, they increase the levels of oestradiol, a hormone important for ovulation. One of these follicles eventually becomes dominant and is released during ovulation, after which FSH levels decrease in the second half of the cycle. In men, FSH acts on the seminiferous tubules of the testicles to promote the maturation of immature sperm cells into mature sperm.

Sampling special instructions

For accurate results in your HRT blood test follow the instructions within you test kit. Also, avoid taking a finger-prick sample from fingers used for applying hormone gels, pessaries, or patches in the past 4 weeks. If prescribed, discuss with your doctor whether to stop taking biotin supplements for two days before the test. These instructions will help ensure reliable and precise results.