Endometriosis screening — symptoms, hormone work-up and next steps.
Endometriosis is diagnosed by laparoscopy — no blood test confirms it. But a structured hormone and inflammation work-up makes the case for imaging and surgical opinion, and rules in/out the conditions that mimic it.
Her Form runs the hormone, thyroid and inflammation panel that endometriosis-aware specialists use to scope referral. Our health specialists writes up the result; Robyn is available for an optional 1:1 to map the next step.
Symptoms that warrant screening
- ✺Period pain that stops you from working, exercising or sleeping
- ✺Pain during or after sex (deep dyspareunia)
- ✺Bowel or bladder symptoms that worsen around your period
- ✺Heavy periods, large clots, or bleeding between periods
- ✺Infertility or recurrent miscarriage
- ✺Chronic fatigue that worsens premenstrually
What the hormone work-up adds
Estradiol and progesterone across the cycle — to rule in/out estrogen dominance and luteal phase issues that worsen endo pain.
Thyroid (TSH, free T3, free T4, TPO) — thyroid disease overlaps with endo symptoms in roughly 1 in 4 women.
Inflammation markers (high-sensitivity CRP, ferritin in inflammatory context) — chronic pelvic inflammation often shows here.
Iron studies — heavy bleeding from endo silently drains ferritin; correcting iron alone improves symptoms.
The markers that clarify the picture
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Can a blood test diagnose endometriosis?+
No — diagnosis is via laparoscopy (or, increasingly, expert transvaginal ultrasound and MRI). A hormone work-up rules in/out the conditions that mimic endo and makes the case for the right imaging or surgical opinion.
Why test thyroid if I'm being screened for endo?+
Thyroid disease overlaps with endo symptoms in roughly 1 in 4 women — fatigue, heavy periods, mood, weight. Missing thyroid means treating endo with one hand tied.
What about CA-125?+
CA-125 can rise in endo but is non-specific and has high false-positive and false-negative rates. We include it only when the symptom picture warrants — not as a screening tool.
Will you refer me to a surgeon?+
We don't operate. Our written review names the imaging or specialist tier appropriate to your picture; if you're in Bali, AU or NZ we can suggest endometriosis-aware specialists we've worked with.
Is a GP referral needed?+
No — Her Form is direct-to-consumer. We send a certified nurse to your home, ship samples to our accredited partner lab, and return results with a written review by our health specialists. Robyn is available for an optional 1:1 consult.
How long until I have my results?+
7–14 working days from draw, including written specialist review. Anything urgent is flagged the same day it lands.
References
- Endocrine Society — Female hormone health — Sex hormone assessment and interpretation in women
- Jean Hailes for Women's Health — Comprehensive women's hormone health guidance
- RANZCOG — Women's health guidelines — ANZ clinical standards for reproductive-age women
- NICE — Women's health guidelines — Evidence-based hormone and reproductive health guidance
The references above are provided for educational purposes only. Her Form does not endorse any specific organisation, treatment, or guideline. Information on this page does not constitute medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.