Female Fertility Blood Test – Infertility Profile LIS Code: FEMALE Intertil
Explore our Infertility Profile – Female test to assess female fertility health. This panel evaluates hormonal, ovarian reserve & reproductive parameters — ideal for women looking to understand fertility status and iden…
Before your test
What's included in this profile
- The main form of oestrogen in women of reproductive age
- Used to assess ovarian function, fertility and menopause status
- Also present at lower levels in men
- A pituitary hormone that regulates egg/sperm production
- Used to assess fertility and menopause status in women
- Also checked in men to help assess sperm production
- A pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation in women
- Also plays a role in testosterone production in men
- Checked alongside FSH for fertility and hormonal assessment
- A hormone that rises after ovulation to support early pregnancy
- Used to confirm whether ovulation has occurred
- Also monitored in early pregnancy
- A pituitary hormone best known for its role in breastfeeding
- Raised levels outside pregnancy can disrupt periods and fertility
- Checked when investigating irregular cycles or low libido
About this profile
The Female Fertility Blood Test, also known as the Female Infertility Profile, measures five important reproductive hormones involved in ovulation, menstrual cycle regulation and female fertility.
Hormonal imbalances can contribute to irregular periods, problems with ovulation and difficulties conceiving. This blood test helps assess your reproductive hormone levels and may identify abnormalities that require further medical investigation.
Whether you are trying to conceive, experiencing irregular menstrual cycles or investigating possible fertility-related hormonal issues, the Female Infertility Profile provides useful information to support your reproductive health assessment.
Who Should Consider This Test?
This female fertility hormone test may be suitable for women who:
Are trying to conceive or experiencing difficulty becoming pregnant.
Have irregular, absent or unpredictable menstrual periods.
Suspect hormonal imbalances affecting ovulation.
Experience symptoms associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), such as irregular periods or excessive facial hair.
Are planning a pregnancy and wish to investigate their reproductive hormone levels.
Have been advised to undergo hormonal investigations as part of fertility treatment.
What Does the Female Fertility Blood Test Include?
The profile measures five reproductive hormones:
1. Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
FSH plays an important role in stimulating the growth and development of ovarian follicles. Measuring FSH can help assess ovarian function and investigate menstrual or ovulation-related problems.
2. Luteinising Hormone (LH)
LH helps regulate the menstrual cycle and triggers ovulation. Abnormal LH levels may be associated with certain hormonal or ovulatory disorders.
3. Prolactin (PRL)
Prolactin is a hormone primarily associated with breast milk production. Elevated prolactin levels can interfere with normal ovulation and menstrual cycles, potentially affecting fertility.
4. Oestradiol (E2)
Oestradiol is a major form of oestrogen involved in ovarian function, follicle development and menstrual cycle regulation. Measuring oestradiol alongside other hormones can help assess reproductive hormone activity.
5. Progesterone (PRG)
Progesterone is produced after ovulation and helps prepare the uterine lining for a potential pregnancy. Testing progesterone at the appropriate stage of the menstrual cycle can help establish whether ovulation has occurred.
Why Choose a Female Fertility Hormone Test?
Understanding your hormone levels can support the investigation of:
Irregular menstrual cycles and ovulation problems.
Possible reproductive hormonal imbalances.
Difficulties conceiving.
Menstrual disturbances associated with hormonal conditions.
Hormone levels during fertility assessment or treatment.
Important: This profile assesses selected reproductive hormones. It does not measure all possible causes of infertility or provide a complete assessment of ovarian reserve, egg quality or reproductive health.
When Should You Take the Test?
The timing of your blood test is important because reproductive hormone levels change throughout the menstrual cycle.
FSH, LH and oestradiol: Often measured between days 2 and 5 of the menstrual cycle when assessing baseline hormone levels.
Progesterone: Usually measured approximately 7 days before your next expected period to help confirm ovulation.
Prolactin: May be measured according to clinical advice, taking account of factors that can temporarily affect levels.
Because progesterone is generally measured at a different stage of the menstrual cycle, more than one blood sample may be necessary for a clinically meaningful assessment. Please discuss the appropriat
