Women's Hormones Plus LIS Code: NW-12
Assess reproductive, thyroid, and metabolic hormones with the Women’s Hormones Plus Profile at Vitalync Diagnosis. Ideal for women managing PCOS, fertility issues, or weight changes.
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 hormone made by fat cells that regulates appetite
- Levels generally rise with increased body fat
- Sometimes checked in metabolic or weightrelated assessments
- 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 primary male sex hormone, also present in women
- Affects energy, muscle mass, libido and mood
- Low levels in men can cause fatigue and reduced sex drive
- 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 Women’s Hormones Plus Profile provides a comprehensive analysis of hormonal and metabolic balance in women. Hormones regulate key aspects of reproductive health, metabolism, mood, and weight control. Disruptions in these systems can lead to symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, fertility challenges, fatigue, and unexplained weight changes. This advanced panel assesses reproductive and thyroid hormones along with leptin, offering deeper insight into the connection between metabolism and hormonal function.
Who is this test for?
This profile is suitable for women who:
– Experience irregular, absent, or heavy menstrual cycles.
– Are managing fertility issues or undergoing reproductive treatments.
– Struggle with weight gain, particularly around the abdomen.
– Experience symptoms such as mood swings, fatigue, acne, or low libido.
– Have been diagnosed with or suspect PCOS, thyroid dysfunction, or hormonal imbalances.
– Want to assess both reproductive and metabolic hormones for a complete hormonal overview.
What can be detected?
Reproductive Hormones:
– Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH): Evaluates ovarian reserve and follicle development.
– Luteinising Hormone (LH): Stimulates ovulation and helps detect PCOS or ovulatory irregularities.
– Estradiol (E2): The primary estrogen responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle and fertility.
– Progesterone: Indicates ovulation and supports early pregnancy.
– Prolactin: High levels can interfere with ovulation and affect fertility.
– Testosterone: Assesses androgen balance; elevated levels may indicate PCOS or hormonal imbalance.
Thyroid Function:
– Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH): Reflects thyroid activity; abnormalities can influence energy levels, metabolism, and menstrual regularity.
Metabolic Hormone:
– Leptin: Regulates appetite, fat storage, and reproductive hormone communication; abnormal levels are associated with obesity, PCOS, and metabolic disorders.
Blood Health:
– Full Blood Count (FBC): Evaluates overall blood health, detecting anemia, inflammation, or immune issues that may affect hormonal function and energy levels.
Fasting requirements
Fasting is not required for this test. However, timing of the blood draw may be recommended depending on your menstrual cycle phase for accurate interpretation.
