How Can a Menopausal Hormone Test at Home Help You Manage Symptoms?

Curious About Your Menopausal Status? Know Your Hormones, Know Your Options.

Are you wondering if your mood swings or irregular periods signal perimenopause, or if it's time to consider treatments for hot flushes? Many UK women feel left in the dark about what’s happening inside their bodies during this life stage. Empowering yourself with knowledge is the first step to feeling better.

What Does a Menopausal Hormone Profile Measure?

The Mayfield Clinic At-Home Menopausal Hormone Profile Test Kit measures key hormones:

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH): often increases as your ovaries slow down.
• Luteinising Hormone (LH): also rises around menopause.
• Oestradiol (Oestrogen): gradually decreases, causing classic symptoms like hot flushes.

These blood tests provide a clear snapshot of your hormonal health, guiding treatment and lifestyle choices.

Why Test Your Hormones at Home?

Testing at home is convenient, private, and fast—simply take a finger-prick blood sample and post it to the lab for results in one day. This empowers you to:

• Understand why you feel the way you do
• Prepare for discussing options, like HRT, with your GP
• Distinguish menopause from other medical issues (e.g. thyroid problems)

According to the NHS, blood tests can help confirm menopause in certain situations – particularly if symptoms begin early, or your periods are irregular.

"Knowledge is power—testing hormones at home gives you vital insights within days, on your terms."

What If I Don’t Want to Test Yet?

Even without a test, you can start managing symptoms by:

• Eating a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
• Staying active for bone and mental health
• Considering cognitive behavioural therapy for mood changes
• Connecting with a menopause support group

How to Get Started

Explore Mayfield Clinic’s At-Home Menopausal Hormone Profile Test Kit for fast, UK GP-led guidance, or book an in-person test if you prefer face-to-face care.