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.imy-review-strip{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}\n  .imy-section,.imy-hero{padding-left:2px;padding-right:2px}\n  .imy-result-line{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:8px}\n  .imy-status{min-width:0;width:max-content}\n  .imy-source-list{columns:1}\n  .imy-clinic{padding:26px 20px}\n  .imy-product h2{font-size:34px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-product female-hormone\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"imy-hero\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-hero-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eBlood test home kit UK\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFemale Hormone Blood Test Home Kit UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-lead\"\u003eA focused five marker panel for pituitary reproductive hormones and androgen context, without the additional metabolic markers found in a broader women’s health screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-note\" style=\"margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat this page is designed to solve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe panel is intentionally narrow. It is most useful when the main question concerns LH, FSH or androgens and the sample is collected with accurate cycle information.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003caside class=\"imy-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eMarkers\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 markers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eCollection\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinger prick capillary blood\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eProduct code\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC1BLP06000\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-fact\"\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eContent review\u003c\/small\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFact checked and medically reviewed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/header\u003e\u003cnav class=\"imy-compact-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#suitability\"\u003eSuitability\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#map\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#indicators\"\u003eIndicators\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#biomarkers\"\u003eDetailed results\u003c\/a\u003e \u003ca href=\"#review\"\u003eReviewers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faq\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"suitability\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-two\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eWhen the test may be useful\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBegin with the question you are trying to answer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrregular menstrual cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcne or unwanted hair growth with cycle symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA previous LH, FSH or androgen result requiring context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA focused panel before a wider clinical assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-panel soft\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"label\"\u003eChoose a clinical route instead when\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirming menopause in every age group\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnosing PCOS or infertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterpreting values without cycle day, contraception or HRT information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"map\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eThe panel at a glance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the included markers are organised\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system-map\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pituitary signal involved in ovulation\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFSH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA pituitary signal involved in follicle development\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal testosterone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe measured androgen concentration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSHBG\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe main testosterone binding protein\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree androgen index\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA calculation derived from testosterone and SHBG\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-system\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCycle record\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEssential context rather than a laboratory marker\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"timing\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eTiming is part of the result\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow menstrual cycle context changes interpretation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-cycle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCycle day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLH and FSH change across the menstrual cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eContraception\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHormonal contraception can suppress or alter expected patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePerimenopause\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHormones can fluctuate, making symptoms and age important.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRepeat testing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne result may need confirmation when timing or context is uncertain.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"indicators\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eColour coded, clinically cautious\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the result indicators mean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColours help you scan the report. They do not decide the diagnosis. Reference intervals vary with the laboratory, method, age, sex, cycle stage and clinical circumstances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-gauge\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"urgent\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrompt or urgent clinical action may be advised\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"low\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelow range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lower result that needs context\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"good\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWithin range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the stated laboratory interval\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"watch\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorderline\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA threshold or intermediate category\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContext only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA calculated or method dependent result\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"biomarkers\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eMarker by marker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndicators and what they may mean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOpen a marker to view a concise explanation, the colour scale and the supplier derived interpretation bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuteinising hormone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-marker-intro\"\u003eLuteinising hormone, known as LH, is produced by the pituitary gland. In women it helps regulate the menstrual cycle and triggers ovulation. LH changes substantially through the cycle and reaches a natural surge around ovulation. It should be interpreted with the recorded cycle day, FSH, symptoms, age and medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-scale\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment good\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower result can be normal at some cycle stages. It can also occur with reduced pituitary stimulation, low energy availability, significant weight change, chronic illness or some medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eReview the finding with a doctor in the context of cycle day and symptoms.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status good\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result falls within the reference interval for the recorded cycle stage or postmenopausal status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA value in range does not exclude every cause of irregular cycles or other symptoms.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raised result can represent the normal midcycle surge. Outside that context it may occur after menopause, with reduced ovarian function or in some people with polycystic ovary syndrome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eReview the finding with a clinician before drawing conclusions.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree androgen index\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-marker-intro\"\u003eFree androgen index, known as FAI, is a calculated value based on total testosterone and sex hormone binding globulin. It can provide useful context where symptoms suggest androgen excess, such as acne, increased facial or body hair, scalp hair thinning or irregular cycles. It does not diagnose polycystic ovary syndrome by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-scale\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment good\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment info\"\u003eUndefined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower result can reflect lower testosterone, higher SHBG, hormone treatment, pregnancy, thyroid or liver factors, or normal variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss persistent symptoms with your GP.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status good\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calculated value sits inside the reporting laboratory’s reference interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA value in range does not exclude every cause of symptoms.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status info\"\u003eUndefined\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe calculation could not be produced or interpreted reliably, often because testosterone or SHBG was outside the analytical range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eFollow the laboratory recommendation and discuss repeat testing with a clinician.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raised result can reflect higher testosterone, lower SHBG or both. It can occur with polycystic ovary syndrome, some medicines, hormone use or less common ovarian or adrenal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eSee your GP for clinical assessment before making treatment decisions.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSex hormone binding globulin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-marker-intro\"\u003eSex hormone binding globulin, known as SHBG, is a protein produced mainly by the liver. It binds testosterone and oestradiol and influences how much hormone is available to tissues. SHBG is used with total testosterone to calculate FAI. It may be influenced by thyroid function, liver health, body weight, insulin resistance, pregnancy and hormone medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-scale\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment good\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower SHBG value can be seen with insulin resistance, higher body weight, an underactive thyroid, androgen exposure or some medicines. It can increase calculated FAI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eReview the finding with your GP in the context of symptoms and other results.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status good\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe value sits inside the interval expected by the reporting laboratory and supports interpretation of testosterone and FAI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA value in range does not exclude every hormone related condition.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raised SHBG value can be seen with pregnancy, an overactive thyroid, liver conditions or oestrogen containing treatment. It can reduce calculated FAI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss an unexpected result with your GP.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal testosterone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-marker-intro\"\u003eTestosterone is present in women as well as men. In women it is produced by the ovaries and adrenal glands and contributes to sexual function, muscle, bone and other physiological processes. Total testosterone should be interpreted with SHBG, FAI, symptoms, cycle information and medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-scale\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment good\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower result can occur with ovarian or adrenal factors, illness, some medicines, hormone treatment or normal individual variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eDiscuss persistent symptoms with your GP.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status good\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe laboratory has placed the value inside its stated reference interval.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eA value in range does not exclude every cause of acne, hair changes, irregular cycles or low libido.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raised result can occur with polycystic ovary syndrome, anabolic steroid or testosterone exposure, some medicines or less common ovarian or adrenal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eSee your GP for clinical assessment and possible further testing.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"imy-marker\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollicle stimulating hormone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-marker-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-marker-intro\"\u003eFollicle stimulating hormone, known as FSH, is produced by the pituitary gland. In women it supports the growth of ovarian follicles and changes throughout the menstrual cycle and reproductive life. FSH may provide context when reviewing cycle irregularity, ovarian function, pituitary signalling or suspected premature ovarian insufficiency. It should not be used alone to assess fertility or diagnose menopause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-scale\" role=\"img\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment good\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"imy-scale-segment high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status low\"\u003eLow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower result can be normal at some cycle stages. It can also occur with reduced pituitary stimulation, low energy availability, significant weight change, chronic illness or some medicines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eReview the finding with a doctor in the context of cycle day and symptoms.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status good\"\u003eNormal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result falls within the reference interval for the recorded cycle stage or postmenopausal status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eInterpret it with LH, symptoms and medical history.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-result-line\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"imy-status high\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA raised result can occur as ovarian function declines, including around menopause. It can also occur after ovarian treatment or with other ovarian conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eReview the finding with your GP, particularly if cycles are irregular or absent.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"process\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eFrom order to report\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow the home test pathway works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-steps\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eChoose with purpose\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReview the exact markers, the collection method and the important limitations before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReceive and register\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is dispatched with the required equipment and registration instructions for the relevant laboratory pathway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrepare correctly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow the product specific timing, fasting, medicine and supplement guidance. Preparation affects interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCollect at home\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollect the finger prick capillary blood sample exactly as instructed. Insufficient or incorrectly labelled samples may not be suitable for analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eReturn promptly\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the supplied return materials and remain within the stated sample stability window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-step\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eView results securely\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe report is delivered through the secure digital results pathway once laboratory processing and quality checks are complete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\" id=\"review\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eFact checked and medically reviewed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical and editorial oversight\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis page was prepared using the supplier specification and the UK medical, regulatory and professional sources listed below. Medical review is attributed to Dr Snieguole Geige, Veronika Matutyte, Dr Laura Geige. The wider clinic advisory team is shown in a compact format to preserve readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-review-strip\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-laura-geige\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/5W4A9892_9e45e82d-91ac-4b28-8ce0-0ce35f7136c0.jpg?v=1785074197\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Laura Geige\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Laura Geige\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Director, Senior Practitioner and Skin Expert\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-giedre-narkiene\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Giedre_Narkiene.png?v=1785072216\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Giedre Narkiene\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Giedre Narkiene\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Board Certified Dermatologist and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdvisory contributor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/veronika-matutyte-medical-doctor-healthcare-management-expert-and-advisory-board-member\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Veronika_Matutyte_Doctor.jpg?v=1785074986\" alt=\"Portrait of Veronika Matutyte\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eVeronika Matutyte\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Healthcare Management Expert and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-snieguole-geige\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/Snieguole_Geige.jpg?v=1785072214\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Snieguole Geige\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Snieguole Geige\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eAesthetic Dentist, Medical Doctor and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003ePage reviewer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"imy-expert\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/dr-rimas-geiga\" itemprop=\"url\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/rimas-geiga.webp?v=1755337643\" alt=\"Portrait of Dr Rimas Geiga\" width=\"58\" height=\"58\" loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\"\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e \u003cstrong itemprop=\"name\"\u003eDr Rimas Geiga\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan itemprop=\"jobTitle\"\u003eMedical Doctor, Nutritional Sciences Adviser and Advisory Board Member\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eAdvisory contributor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-clinic\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-clinic-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eIt’s Me \u0026amp; You Clinic, Kingston upon Thames\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrivate health information with a doctor led perspective\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatients from Kingston, Norbiton, Surbiton and Richmond can reach Siddeley House without travelling into central London. The clinic’s emphasis is on careful interpretation and responsible boundaries rather than testing for reassurance alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFind the clinic\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffice 7, Siddeley House, 50 Canbury Park Road\u003cbr\u003eKingston upon Thames KT2 6LX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:+447754339478\"\u003e+44 7754 339478\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:info@itsmeandyou.co.uk\"\u003einfo@itsmeandyou.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csmall\u003eAppointment and travel information should be confirmed before visiting.\u003c\/small\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section imy-faq\" id=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eQuestions, without the heavy boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from the female hormone and metabolic panel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis focused test contains five reproductive and androgen related markers. It does not include HbA1c or vitamin D.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan FSH confirm perimenopause?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFSH can fluctuate and is not always required to identify perimenopause in people over forty five. Age, symptoms and guidance determine whether testing is useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy are testosterone and SHBG measured together?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSHBG affects how much testosterone is bound. Their relationship is used to calculate the free androgen index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan stress affect the result?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStress, acute illness, sleep and changes in energy intake can influence parts of the reproductive hormone system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat if my cycle is irregular?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord the best available menstrual information and discuss whether repeat or differently timed testing is more appropriate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"imy-eyebrow\"\u003eUK medical and laboratory sources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEvidence used for this page\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"imy-source-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk\/our-services\/services-we-offer\/pathology\/tests-and-investigations\/lh-and-fsh-gonadotrophins\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNHS information about LH and FSH\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nbt.nhs.uk\/severn-pathology\/requesting\/test-information\/fsh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNHS guidance on FSH cycle timing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nbt.nhs.uk\/severn-pathology\/requesting\/test-information\/lh\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNHS guidance on LH cycle timing\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nice.org.uk\/guidance\/ng23\/chapter\/recommendations\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNICE menopause identification guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ukas.com\/accreditation\/standards\/medical-laboratory-accreditation\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUKAS medical laboratory accreditation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cqc.org.uk\/guidance-regulation\/providers\/registration\/scope-registration\/regulated-activities\/diagnostic-and-screening-procedures\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCQC diagnostic and screening services guidance\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/medical-devices-conformity-assessment-and-the-ukca-mark\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eUK government guidance on UKCA medical device conformity\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"imy-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"imy-safety\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImportant medical guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHome testing provides laboratory information, not a diagnosis. Do not delay urgent care while waiting for a kit or result. Call 999 for a medical emergency. Use NHS 111 or an appropriate clinician when symptoms are urgent but not immediately life threatening. Do not start, stop or alter prescribed treatment solely because of a home result\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"It's Me \u0026 You","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54159452373330,"sku":"526-hormone-balance","price":109.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/2262\/0242\/files\/image_f6f664c7-9f2e-4218-9fee-801cbfe9b2a7.png?v=1785667445","url":"https:\/\/itsmeandyou.co.uk\/products\/hormone-balance-1","provider":"It's Me \u0026 You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}