Womens Health Check

A comprehensive female health panel evaluating hormonal balance alongside metabolic and nutritional health. Measures estradiol, progesterone, prolactin, SHBG, and FSH/LH to assess reproductive health and detect hormonal imbalances affecting weight, sleep, mood, and fertility. Includes a full metabolic workup, bone health markers, iron studies, and thyroid function.

This comprehensive panel addresses the unique physiological needs of women by combining a full reproductive hormone profile with metabolic, nutritional, and organ function markers. The hormonal component measures estradiol, progesterone, prolactin, SHBG, FSH, LH, and testosterone — providing insight into ovarian function, menstrual cycle regulation, and hormonal balance that affects energy, mood, sleep, and body composition. The FSH-to-LH ratio and estradiol levels are commonly used to assess ovarian reserve and detect early perimenopause, which can begin years before menstrual periods stop. Progesterone testing helps evaluate luteal phase function, which is relevant for fertility planning and may explain symptoms like irregular cycles, PMS, or mid-cycle spotting. Testosterone is included because even in women, low testosterone is associated with reduced libido, fatigue, and decreased muscle mass. Bone health markers including calcium, phosphate, PTH, magnesium, vitamin D, and ionised calcium are particularly important for women, as oestrogen decline during menopause accelerates bone loss. Establishing baseline values before perimenopause allows for earlier intervention if bone density concerns arise. Iron studies are also critical, given that iron deficiency disproportionately affects women due to menstrual blood loss. The metabolic panel covers liver and kidney function, lipids, glucose, CRP, and creatine kinase, while thyroid function testing detects a condition that affects women at roughly five times the rate of men. Timing the blood draw within the menstrual cycle — typically day 3 for baseline hormones or day 21 for progesterone — may affect the clinical interpretation of results.