{"product_id":"nutripath-core-female-hormone-blood-panel","title":"Core female hormone blood panel","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"product-marketing-headline\"\u003eWhen your hormones are called normal but you know something is off\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe baseline female hormone panel. See your oestrogen, progesterone, FSH, LH and SHBG in a single blood draw.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-brand-attribution\"\u003eTest processed by \u003cstrong\u003eNutriPath\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-short-description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasures the core reproductive hormones: oestradiol, progesterone, FSH, LH, prolactin and SHBG. The starting point for understanding cycle irregularities, perimenopausal symptoms, fertility questions or hormonal symptoms that have been dismissed as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-long-description\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have been told your hormones are fine but you know something is off, this is where to start. A standard blood hormone panel measured at the right point in your cycle gives you a view of the six hormones that drive most women's hormonal symptoms: oestradiol (the dominant oestrogen), progesterone (the calming counter balance), FSH and LH (the pituitary signals that can indicate perimenopause), prolactin (elevated with stress and certain medications) and SHBG (the protein that binds sex hormones and determines how much is actually active). Timing matters for this test. Day 2 to 4 of your cycle is best for FSH and LH baseline. Day 19 to 21 (mid luteal) is best for progesterone. Your NutriPath order includes guidance on when to collect based on your specific concerns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat it measures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBiomarker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSample\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReference Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhat it tells you\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOestradiol (E2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood (SST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycle dependent, typically 140 to 1500 pmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe dominant circulating oestrogen. Falls in perimenopause, often erratically for several years before final menopause.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgesterone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood (SST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycle dependent, peaks in luteal phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe calming, balancing counterpart to oestrogen. Low progesterone with normal oestrogen is a common pattern in perimenopause and often drives sleep, mood and PMS symptoms.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood (SST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycle dependent, rises in perimenopause\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe pituitary signal to the ovaries. Consistently above 25 mIU\/mL suggests the menopausal transition is well underway.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLH (Luteinising Hormone)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood (SST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCycle dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWorks with FSH. The LH to FSH ratio helps distinguish PCOS patterns.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProlactin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood (SST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 500 mIU\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElevated prolactin can suppress ovulation and cause cycle irregularities. Often raised by stress, nipple stimulation, pituitary adenomas and some medications.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlood (SST)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 to 100 nmol\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThe protein that binds circulating sex hormones. Low SHBG is associated with insulin resistance and PCOS. High SHBG is common with oral contraceptives.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-how-to-take\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to collect and what to expect\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTiming matters. For a general baseline, collect day 2 to 4 of your cycle (counting day 1 as the first day of your period). For a progesterone focused check, collect day 19 to 21 (mid luteal phase). For menopausal assessment, timing is less critical as cycles may be absent. No fasting required. Book at any NutriPath referral centre. Results in 3 to 5 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-warnings\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarnings and cautions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a health information test. Results can be affected by oral contraceptives, HRT, recent pregnancy, and stress on the day of collection. Discuss interpretation with your GP or hormone focused practitioner. Do not stop hormonal medication to test without clinical oversight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-faqs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI am on the oral contraceptive pill, can I still test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can, but oestradiol and progesterone readings will reflect the synthetic hormones in your pill rather than your natural cycle. SHBG is usually elevated on the pill. If you want a true picture of your natural hormones, you typically need to be off the pill for 3 to 6 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen in my cycle should I test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt depends on your question. Day 2 to 4 for a baseline ovarian reserve check (FSH, LH). Day 19 to 21 for progesterone and ovulation confirmation. If cycles are irregular or absent, any day is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this test diagnose menopause?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenopause is diagnosed clinically, typically 12 consecutive months without a period. This test can show the hormonal pattern of perimenopause (rising FSH, falling oestradiol) but diagnosis remains a clinical decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to the DUTCH test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe DUTCH test measures hormones in dried urine, which captures metabolites (how your body processes oestrogen) as well as levels. This serum test measures circulating levels only. For complex hormonal cases, the DUTCH is more thorough. For a standard baseline check, this serum panel is adequate and considerably cheaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"product-clinical-evidence\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClinical evidence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22343513\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStages of Reproductive Aging Workshop (STRAW) criteria\u003c\/a\u003e: International consensus on staging the reproductive transition using hormonal markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22727670\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTiming of hormonal blood sampling in women\u003c\/a\u003e: Best practice guidance on cycle day selection for hormonal testing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29617844\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eSHBG in PCOS and insulin resistance\u003c\/a\u003e: Demonstrates low SHBG as a predictor of metabolic risk in women.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NutriPath","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52591883452690,"sku":"OPTI-NUTRIPATH-CORE-FEMALE-HORMONE-BLOOD-PANE","price":289.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/2087\/0083\/files\/nutripath-core-female-hormone-blood-panel.jpg?v=1786431184","url":"https:\/\/optilabs.com.au\/products\/nutripath-core-female-hormone-blood-panel","provider":"OptiLabs by Evergreen Doctors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}