An oestradiol test is ordered for women to either monitor their levels of oestradiol of when menopause is suspected, when experiencing the following symptoms; - Irregular periods - Heavy bleeding - Hot flushes - Disturbed sleep - Mood changes - Weight gain - Thinning of hair - Loss of breast fullness
This test includes a blood test to measure the amount of oestradiol hormone present in a blood sample.
We will send you your oestradiol finger-prick blood test sample collection kit. It contains instructions with all the equipment you will need to take your blood sample in the comfort of your home.
Your test kit includes 1st class postage and packaging for you to send your blood sample directly to our laboratory for analysis. If you want to ensure your sample arrives at the laboratory the following day itself, you may send your blood sample through guaranteed next day delivery.
Our medical team at ‘The Online Surgery’ will provide a full report of your FSH test results within four hours after receiving your sample with follow-up advice if necessary. Oestradiol blood test results that are higher than normal suggest early puberty, tumours in the ovaries, hyperthyroidism or cirrhosis, which is the scarring of the liver.