Menopause hormone panel · London
Private menopause hormone panel in London, interpreted by a BMS-accredited specialist.
A proper hormone panel — interpreted against your symptoms by a BMS-accredited menopause specialist, with a real conversation about HRT if it fits.
Why patients choose us
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Read against your symptoms
Bloods on their own rarely settle it. We interpret them alongside a proper symptom score.
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A real HRT conversation
If HRT fits, you get a direct pathway to a prescription — not a maze of referrals.
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BMS-accredited specialists
Menopause specialists accredited by the British Menopause Society, or GPs with a special interest.
Indicative pricing
What a private menopause hormone panel costs in London.
Indicative ranges across our partner clinics and laboratories. Send the details and we quote firm figures across two or three options.
In short
A full hormone panel in our network: £150–£300, with results in 24–72 hours.
| Test or panel | Indicative range | Appointment time | Results turnaround |
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| FSH + LH | £75–£180 | 5 min | 24–48 hrs |
| Full hormone panel (FSH, LH, oestradiol, progesterone) | £150–£300 | 10 min | 24–72 hrs |
| Menopause panel + testosterone | £180–£400 | 10 min | 3–5 days |
| Full menopause work-up + specialist review | £350–£700 | 45–60 min | 3–7 days |
| HRT-monitoring blood test (on treatment) | £120–£250 | 5 min | 24–48 hrs |
| Comprehensive perimenopause bundle | £300–£600 | 10–15 min | 3–5 days |
Prices vary by laboratory, how many markers are included, whether a specialist consultation is bundled, and whether a phlebotomist comes to you. We come back with a firm quote within one working day.
The problem
Bloods without a proper conversation don't settle it.
Menopause is a clinical diagnosis. Hormones fluctuate week to week, and a single panel — read without context — often creates more confusion than clarity. What matters is who reads it.
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Not sure if it’s perimenopause?
Cycles changing, mood dipping, sleep going — bloods plus symptom score usually gives a clear answer.
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Told your levels are normal?
Hormones fluctuate. Normal on a Tuesday doesn’t mean nothing is happening. We look at the whole picture.
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Want HRT — properly?
A real conversation with a BMS-accredited specialist, and a direct pathway to a prescription if it fits.
The journey
From enquiry to results — what happens, in order.
One specialist from first message to explained results — usually within a few days.
Phase 1 · Before your test
Concierge, off-stage for you
Phase 2 · On the day
~10 minutes for the draw
Phase 3 · After
Concierge, back on
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Before
You tell us what is going on
A short, confidential form covering symptoms, cycle, medication and what you want to understand.
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Before
We recommend the right panel
Within one working day: which hormones to test, when in your cycle, and what it will cost.
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Before
We book the appointment
Clinic or home phlebotomy, timed correctly in your cycle where it matters.
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On the day
The blood draw
A few minutes with an experienced phlebotomist. A brief scratch, and it is done.
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On the day
Off to the lab
Your sample goes to a UKAS-accredited laboratory the same day.
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After
Results reviewed
Results interpreted by a BMS-accredited specialist alongside your symptom score, usually within a few days.
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After
We explain — and prescribe if right
You get a clear explanation and, if HRT fits, a direct pathway to a prescription.
Typical end-to-end: 3–7 days. Urgent cases: same day.
What it shows
The questions a menopause hormone panel actually answers.
Not every symptom needs bloods, and not every blood test settles the question. These are the reasons people come to us most.
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Perimenopause diagnosis
When cycles are changing and symptoms are creeping in — the tricky, in-between years.
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Menopause diagnosis
Twelve months without a period. Bloods usually confirm what your symptoms already suggest.
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Premature ovarian insufficiency
Under 45 with menopausal symptoms — bloods matter more, and diagnosis changes HRT decisions.
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Irregular cycles
Skipped, heavy or unpredictable periods — bloods help sort perimenopause from thyroid or PCOS.
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HRT monitoring
Checking oestradiol on transdermal HRT, or reviewing testosterone dosing.
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Symptom evaluation
Mood, sleep, hot flushes, brain fog and joint pain — mapped to a proper symptom score.
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Thyroid overlap
Thyroid problems cause very similar symptoms. We check both, because it changes the answer.
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Red flag: post-menopause bleeding
Any unusual bleeding after menopause needs urgent GP review — not a private blood test.
Panels
The panels we arrange most.
What each option is actually for — and when it is not the right test.
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FSH + LH only
The narrowest look — useful in specific scenarios, but rarely the full answer.
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Full hormone panel
FSH, LH, oestradiol and progesterone — the standard perimenopause work-up.
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Full + testosterone
Adds testosterone — relevant to low libido, energy and HRT planning.
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Full menopause work-up + specialist consult
Bloods, symptom score and a proper conversation with a BMS-accredited specialist.
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HRT monitoring panel
For patients already on HRT — checks oestradiol levels and titrates the dose.
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Perimenopause bundle
Hormones plus thyroid and iron — the two things that most often muddy the picture.
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POI work-up
Under-45 assessment with repeat FSH, oestradiol, AMH and thyroid.
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Post-menopause bleeding investigation
A red flag — this pathway is imaging and gynaecology, not a private hormone panel.
Our vetted London network
BMS-accredited specialists, we picked them.
Menopause specialists across London, matched to your case. Not listed publicly — introductions are made privately, once we understand what you need.
Selection criteria
How we choose every specialist and laboratory in our network.
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UKAS-accredited laboratories, reviewed by a consultant pathologist
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BMS-accredited menopause specialists (or GPs with a special interest)
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Results interpreted alongside a proper symptom score, not read in isolation
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A direct pathway to an HRT prescription when it fits
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Plain-English explanations — not a spreadsheet of numbers
Preparation and practicalities
Timing changes what the result means.
Hormone tests are simple, but preparation and cycle timing matter. Get either wrong and the numbers can mislead.
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Cycle-day timing matters
Some hormones (FSH, LH, oestradiol, progesterone) vary through the cycle. We book the right day.
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Not usually diagnostic over 45
For most women over 45 with typical symptoms, the pattern is enough — bloods add little.
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Under 45 with symptoms
Here bloods matter more. Diagnosis of POI usually needs two FSH results a few weeks apart.
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Recent contraception
Hormonal contraception (pill, coil, implant) can affect FSH and oestradiol readings.
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Thyroid check often added
Thyroid disease produces very similar symptoms. A TSH is nearly always worth doing alongside.
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Pregnancy is contraindicated
HRT is not started in pregnancy. If uncertain, we test — quickly and privately — before proceeding.
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Smoking affects HRT choice
Smoking pushes the choice toward transdermal oestrogen. Worth telling us upfront.
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BMI affects HRT choice
Higher BMI also pushes toward transdermal preparations. It changes the prescription, not the answer.
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Repeat testing rarely needed
Beyond confirming POI, repeated hormone panels are rarely useful — symptoms guide the follow-up.
Reading your report
A hormone panel can look intimidating. It isn’t.
However many markers are run, the report follows the same four parts.
A quiet reminder
Reference ranges are a guide, not a verdict — context is everything.
A single hormone level is a snapshot. Read alongside your symptoms and cycle, the picture is much clearer.
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Age, cycle and your symptoms
Your age, cycle history, current symptoms and any medication — the context every marker is read against.
- 02 Technique
Which hormones — and when they were taken
The panel that was run, the laboratory, and the day of your cycle if timing mattered.
- 03 Findings
Each marker vs its reference range
FSH, LH, oestradiol and any additions — each result alongside its reference range, with anything outside flagged.
- 04 Impression
The conclusion: read this first
Perimenopause, menopause, POI or thyroid overlap — with a clear treatment discussion, including HRT if it fits.
Recognised by major UK insurers
Menopause consultations are often covered where medically indicated; routine hormone screening is usually self-funded. We check with your insurer.
Frequently asked
Everything we get asked about menopause hormone panels.
Quick answers on tests, cost, referrals, HRT and when NOT to test.
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What tests confirm menopause?
Menopause is a clinical diagnosis — twelve months without a period in a woman over 45 with typical symptoms. Bloods (raised FSH, low oestradiol) can support the picture, but for most women over 45 the pattern alone is enough.
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Why are blood tests often not needed over 45?
Because in this group, the symptom pattern is usually clear enough on its own, and hormone levels fluctuate day to day. NICE guidance (NG23) reflects this — a diagnosis based on symptoms is preferred.
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How is premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) diagnosed?
Under 45 with menopausal symptoms, POI is diagnosed with two raised FSH results (usually >30 IU/L) taken 4–6 weeks apart, alongside low oestradiol. It changes long-term management and HRT decisions.
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How much does a private menopause hormone panel cost?
FSH + LH is typically £75–£180. A full panel is £150–£300. A full menopause work-up with a specialist consultation is £350–£700. We confirm firm figures within one working day.
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Do I need a referral?
No — most private menopause panels accept self-referral. If specialist review or an HRT prescription follows, we arrange the right clinician directly.
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Am I eligible for HRT?
Most women with menopausal symptoms are eligible for some form of HRT. A specialist reviews your history — cardiovascular risk, cancer history, migraine, VTE risk — and matches you to the safest preparation.
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What is body-identical HRT?
Body-identical HRT uses oestradiol (usually transdermal) and micronised progesterone — regulated preparations that are chemically identical to the hormones your body produces. This is now the default first-line choice.
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How quickly do I get results?
FSH + LH results are usually back within 24–48 hours. Full panels take 24–72 hours, and specialist work-ups 3–7 days including the consultation.
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When is a hormone panel NOT the right test?
If you are over 45 with a typical pattern (irregular then absent periods, hot flushes, sleep and mood changes), bloods rarely change the plan. If you are on hormonal contraception, results are hard to interpret. And if you have post-menopause bleeding, it is a gynaecology referral, not a private hormone panel.
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When should I see a GP urgently instead?
Any bleeding after menopause, or unusually heavy or prolonged bleeding at any age, needs urgent GP review — this is not a private-testing pathway.
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