Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Control
Comprehensive hormone test to assess menstrual health, ovulation, and fertility. Includes FSH, LH, Estradiol, Progesterone, TSH, and Prolactin markers.
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
- Measures red cells, white cells and platelets
- A foundational test for overall health, anaemia and infection
- The 'Differential' breaks white cells down by specific type
- 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
- The pituitary hormone that signals the thyroid to produce T3/T4
- The primary firstline test for thyroid function
- Raised or low levels suggest an underactive or overactive thyroid
About this profile
The Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Control Profile is a comprehensive blood test designed to assess the hormonal balance that regulates ovulation and menstrual health. It evaluates key reproductive, thyroid, and blood markers to help identify underlying causes of irregular cycles, fertility issues, and hormonal imbalances that affect reproductive wellness.
Indications for testing
This profile is recommended for women who are:
– Experiencing irregular, heavy, or absent menstrual cycles.
– Investigating causes of infertility or difficulty conceiving.
– Managing hormonal conditions such as PCOS or premature menopause.
– Suffering from symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, or hormonal fluctuations.
– Monitoring hormonal levels during fertility or assisted reproduction treatments.
What can be detected?
This test provides a detailed assessment of hormonal and physiological factors that influence ovulation and menstrual health:
Hormonal Regulation:
– Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Stimulates the development of ovarian follicles; high or low levels can indicate ovarian dysfunction or menopause.
– Luteinising Hormone (LH): Triggers ovulation; imbalance may indicate PCOS or ovulatory disorders.
– Estradiol (E2): A key estrogen hormone that supports endometrial health and regulates the menstrual cycle.
– Progesterone (PRG): Assesses ovulation and luteal phase health, crucial for pregnancy preparation.
– Prolactin (PRL): Elevated levels can affect ovulation, menstrual regularity, and fertility.
Thyroid Function:
– Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Evaluates thyroid function; thyroid disorders can disrupt ovulation and menstrual balance.
Blood Health:
– Full Blood Count (FBC): Identifies anaemia, infections, or overall blood health that can influence menstrual and reproductive function.
By assessing these essential markers, this test helps identify hormonal, thyroid, or hematological imbalances contributing to menstrual irregularities or fertility challenges.
Who is this test for?
The Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Control Profile is ideal for women facing irregular periods, hormonal disturbances, or difficulties conceiving. It also benefits individuals undergoing fertility treatment or managing reproductive health conditions such as PCOS or early menopause.
