What is Hormone blood test for women used for?
A hormone profile for women covering oestradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin and testosterone. It gives an overview of cycle-related hormones and is relevant for irregular cycles, fertility questions, low libido or symptoms around perimenopause. The results are read against female reference ranges and the cycle day.
Parameters in Hormone blood test for women (6)
- Oestradiol
- The main oestrogen. In men it is partly made from testosterone.
- Progesterone
- A hormone from the ovaries after ovulation. Interpreted according to cycle day.
- FSH
- A pituitary hormone involved in sperm and egg development. Read together with LH.
- LH
- A pituitary hormone that signals the testes or ovaries to make sex hormones. Helps tell primary from secondary causes.
- Prolactin
- A pituitary hormone. Raised levels can lower libido and sex hormones.
- Total testosterone
- The main male sex hormone, bound and unbound together. Best measured in the morning.
Preparation for Hormone blood test for women
- Take the sample in the morning, ideally between 07:00 and 10:00.
- Take the sample after you have been awake for about 2 hours.
- For a general overview, take the sample on cycle day 2–5; to assess progesterone, around day 21.
Preparation follows the laboratory's instructions for this package. Celto
What is a venous blood test?
A venous blood test means the sample is taken from a vein, usually in the crook of the elbow. Trained staff insert a thin needle and collect the blood in small vacuum tubes; the draw itself normally takes only a few minutes. A venous sample gives the laboratory enough material to measure many markers at once with standard, quality-controlled methods.
How much blood is drawn?
A standard adult blood tube typically holds about 4–5 ml, and some tube types up to about 9 ml. The total depends on how many tubes the package needs, but even with several tubes it is a small fraction of the 470 ml taken at a normal blood donation.
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What is Hormone blood test for women used for?
A hormone profile for women covering oestradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin and testosterone. It gives an overview of cycle-related hormones and is relevant for irregular cycles, fertility questions, low libido or symptoms around perimenopause. The results are read against female reference ranges and the cycle day.
How do I prepare for Hormone blood test for women?
Take the sample in the morning, ideally between 07:00 and 10:00. Take the sample after you have been awake for about 2 hours. For a general overview, take the sample on cycle day 2–5; to assess progesterone, around day 21.
How much blood is taken for Hormone blood test for women?
A standard adult blood tube typically holds about 4–5 ml, and some tube types up to about 9 ml. The total depends on how many tubes the package needs, but even with several tubes it is a small fraction of the 470 ml taken at a normal blood donation.
Do I need a referral for Hormone blood test for women?
No – in Denmark no referral is needed. The package is only available in Denmark, and there you can order it through NordicTRT without a referral from your own doctor. The sample is taken as a normal venous blood test at a Celto location in Denmark.
Can the results of Hormone blood test for women give a diagnosis on their own?
No. Blood values have to be interpreted together with your symptoms, medical history and sometimes repeat measurements. Results outside the reference range should be discussed with a doctor.
What does Oestradiol show?
The main oestrogen. In men it is partly made from testosterone.
What does Progesterone show?
A hormone from the ovaries after ovulation. Interpreted according to cycle day.
What does FSH show?
A pituitary hormone involved in sperm and egg development. Read together with LH.
What does LH show?
A pituitary hormone that signals the testes or ovaries to make sex hormones. Helps tell primary from secondary causes.
What does Prolactin show?
A pituitary hormone. Raised levels can lower libido and sex hormones.
What does Total testosterone show?
The main male sex hormone, bound and unbound together. Best measured in the morning.





