Female hormone test panel — the full picture, drawn at home.
A real female hormone panel is more than a single oestrogen number — it's the full sex-hormone, thyroid and adrenal picture, cycle-timed, read in context. That's the panel we run at Her Form.
Whether you're tracking perimenopause, planning pregnancy, troubleshooting PCOS, low libido or stubborn weight, the same core panel underwrites the answer. Written specialist review by our health specialists; Robyn — a women's-health specialist who has worked with Her Form since launch — is available for an optional 1:1 consult.
What a complete female hormone panel includes
Sex hormones: estradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, AMH, prolactin, total + free testosterone, SHBG, DHEA-S.
Thyroid (always — overlap with female hormone symptoms is huge): TSH, free T3, free T4, TPO antibodies.
Metabolic: fasting insulin, HbA1c, lipid panel — because insulin and oestrogen talk constantly.
Nutrients that drive hormone production: ferritin, vitamin D, B12.
When is the best time to test for hormone imbalance?
If you still cycle: day 2–5 for FSH, LH, estradiol, prolactin. Day 21 (or 7 days post-ovulation) for progesterone. AMH, thyroid, androgens and nutrients can be drawn any day.
If you're peri/post-menopause, on no cycle, or on HRT: any day — but tell us what you're on when you book so our health specialists reads it correctly.
Off birth control? Ideally test 2–3 months after stopping so the pill's suppression has cleared.
The markers that clarify the picture
Hormonal Harmony Package
Reclaim your energy, mood, and metabolism.
- · Full hormone + adrenal panel
- · Cortisol & DHEA
- · Metabolic markers
How to get hormone levels tested?+
With Her Form: pick a package (Essential, Fertility, Harmony, Perimenopause), we book a nurse home draw at the right cycle day, samples go to our accredited lab, our health specialists reviews. No GP referral required.
How do you test hormone levels?+
Via a venous blood draw — the standard for sex hormones, thyroid and adrenal markers. Her Form does it at your home so you don't need to fast-and-commute.
How to test for hormone imbalance?+
Run a panel, not a single hormone. At minimum: estradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin, full thyroid (TSH + free T3/T4 + TPO), and AMH if fertility is on the table. Read against symptoms and cycle.
When is the best time to test for hormone imbalance?+
Day 2–5 of your cycle for FSH, LH, estradiol; day 21 for progesterone; any day for AMH, thyroid, androgens. If your cycle is irregular or absent, any day works — our health specialists interprets accordingly.
What hormone tests for menopause?+
FSH (rises), LH (rises), estradiol (falls), AMH (very low to undetectable), and full thyroid because thyroid issues spike at this stage. Our Perimenopause Package runs all of these plus 25+ more.
Do I need to fast?+
Yes — 8–12 hours for fasting insulin, glucose, lipids and HbA1c. We book early-morning home draws so you eat right after.
Will the pill or HRT mess up the result?+
Combined hormonal contraceptives suppress FSH, LH and estradiol — those markers won't reflect your true baseline. AMH, thyroid and androgens stay reliable. Our health specialists flags what's interpretable on your prescription.
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.