Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Blood Test

£140.00

  • Results within 24 hours

  • Blood draw included

Monitor your hormone levels with our Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Blood Test, a comprehensive hormone profile designed to assess three key biomarkers involved in menopause management and hormone replacement therapy.

This blood test measures important female hormones commonly monitored during HRT and can help support treatment reviews under the guidance of a registered healthcare professional.

What’s included

🩸Professional blood sample collection
🏥Laboratory analysis
⚡Fast results (within 24 hours)

What is an HRT Blood Test?

A Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Blood Test measures key female hormones commonly monitored before or during HRT treatment.

The results provide valuable information about hormone levels and may assist healthcare professionals when assessing menopause-related hormonal changes or monitoring hormone replacement therapy.

🌸 Hormone profile

Who should consider this test?

This test may be suitable if you:

  • Are currently receiving Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Are approaching or experiencing menopause
  • Want to monitor hormone levels during treatment
  • Have symptoms that may be associated with hormonal changes
  • Wish to discuss hormone health with your healthcare professional

What symptoms may be associated with menopause?

Hormonal changes during menopause can contribute to symptoms such as:

  • Hot flushes
  • Night sweats
  • Mood changes
  • Anxiety
  • Brain fog
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Muscle aches
  • Weight changes
  • Reduced energy

These symptoms can have many causes and should always be assessed by a healthcare professional.

What can affect results?

Several factors may influence hormone levels, including:

  • Stage of menopause
  • Current HRT medication
  • Menstrual cycle (if applicable)
  • Certain medications and supplements
  • Underlying medical conditions

Understanding these factors helps ensure results are interpreted accurately in a clinical context.

Why take an HRT Blood Test?

This test helps you:

  • Monitor hormone levels during HRT
  • Assess key female reproductive hormones
  • Support menopause management
  • Track hormone changes over time
  • Provide useful information for discussions with your healthcare professional

Understanding your results

  1. Your results provide a snapshot of your hormone levels at the time of testing.
  2. Abnormal hormone levels may indicate hormonal changes that require further assessment.
  3. Results should always be interpreted alongside your symptoms, medical history and current treatment.
  4. Where appropriate, further clinical review or additional testing may be recommended.

When is HRT not suitable?

Hormone Replacement Therapy may not be appropriate for everyone.

Speak to your healthcare professional if you have:

  • A history of breast, ovarian or womb cancer
  • Previous blood clots
  • Heart disease
  • Previous stroke
  • Liver disease
  • Uncontrolled high blood pressure
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Your clinician can determine whether HRT is appropriate based on your medical history.

How to prepare for the test

No fasting is usually required.

However:

  • Avoid taking biotin supplements for 48 hours before testing where possible, as they may interfere with some laboratory assays.
  • Continue prescribed medication unless advised otherwise by your healthcare professional.
  • Stay well hydrated before your appointment.

How long do results take?

Is fasting required?

Can this test diagnose menopause?

Can this test confirm whether my HRT dose is correct?

Can I take this test before starting HRT?

Should I stop taking my HRT before testing?

Can this test replace a doctor's consultation?

How often should I repeat this test?

Trusted medical information and further reading

The information on this page is based on widely recognised clinical guidance used within UK healthcare systems.

For further reading, see the trusted resources below:

These resources provide trusted, evidence-based clinical guidance used in UK healthcare and educational information to help you better understand menopause, hormone replacement therapy, hormone testing, and hormonal health.