What is included in the Menopause Screen?

The following hormone tests are included in the Menopause Screen:

• Luteinizing hormone (LH)
• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
• Oestradiol (17 Beta) (A hormone affecting the activity of the ovaries)
• Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
• Free thyroxine (FT4)

Why have a Menopause Screen?

The Better2Know Menopause Screen tests you for the levels of five separate important hormones. Hormones are chemicals produced by certain cells in our bodies and these chemicals are responsible for regulating a wide variety of processes including metabolism, digestion, lactation, and reproduction.

This test needs a medical professional to collect your blood sample for you.

The hormones tested for in this screen are all involved in regulating a woman’s reproductive cycle. Certain changes in the levels of these hormones can provide a good indication of pending or established menopause. Levels of these hormones can also indicate certain problems with either the Pituitary or Thyroid glands which may require further investigation.

How does the home test work?

Simply order your test from the panel on the right. We will post your kit to you on the same working day if your order before 4.00pm. Your kit will contain everything that your phlebotomist needs to collect your blood sample for you. Once you have collected your sample, post it back to us in the pre-paid envelope provided. We will then email you your results.

When will my test kit arrive?

Order your kit before 4pm Monday to Friday and we will post it to you on the same day. Your kit will be sent in plain packaging. You will receive your kit in 2 to 4 days. Delivery times may vary depending on where you live.

When will my results be ready?

Your results will be ready within 2 working days of your sample being received in the laboratory.

What do the results mean?

This panel of tests can give an early indication of the menopause in women.

Menopause refers to the end of a woman’s ability to reproduce. Menopause is a normal change usually occurring when a woman is in her late 40s to early 50s. The age will vary from woman to woman and some women experience early or late menopause. The transition from an ability to reproduce to one where it is no longer is possible is rarely a sudden change and usually takes place over a period of years. This is period of change is referred to as the peri-menopause. In some women, the onset of these biological changes can bring about effects such as hot flushes. These flushes are sometimes strong enough to disrupt normal activities and feelings of well being. This panel of tests will provide an indication whether you are reaching or have reached the menopause.