{"product_id":"female-comprehensive-hormone-profile-i-blood-spot","title":"Female Comprehensive Hormone Profile I | 8 Markers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTest ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-242 Female Comprehensive Hormone Profile I | 8 Markers | \u003cstrong\u003eSample Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried Blood Spot | \u003cstrong\u003eTest Method:\u003c\/strong\u003e LC-MS\/MS | \u003cstrong\u003eResults:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5 Working Days | \u003cstrong\u003eLaboratory:\u003c\/strong\u003e ZRT Laboratory – CLIA Certified | \u003cstrong\u003eReport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specialist Doctor Comment Included | \u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women | \u003cstrong\u003eCollect Sample At Home:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Clinic Visit Required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Female Comprehensive Hormone Profile Measures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEight essential hormones from a single finger-prick dried blood spot using highly accurate \u003cstrong\u003eLC-MS\/MS technology\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstrone (E1)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a post-menopausal oestrogen; elevated levels may indicate oestrogen dominance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstradiol (E2)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the primary reproductive oestrogen; key for cycle regulation, bone density, and mood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstriol (E3)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a weaker oestrogen that helps assess overall oestrogen balance, especially during perimenopause\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgesterone (Pg)\u003c\/strong\u003e — essential for cycle balance, fertility, and counteracting oestrogen dominance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTestosterone (T)\u003c\/strong\u003e — important for libido, energy, and muscle tone in women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDHEA-S (DS)\u003c\/strong\u003e — an adrenal hormone that declines with age; linked to vitality, mood, and immune function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCortisol (C)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the stress hormone; chronically elevated cortisol disrupts estradiol and progesterone balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)\u003c\/strong\u003e — determines how much estradiol and testosterone is biologically available to your tissues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCould a Hormone Imbalance Be Behind Your Symptoms?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFemale hormonal health is rarely a single-hormone issue — estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, DHEA-S, and SHBG all interact in a complex system. When one is off, the whole system is affected. If you recognise any of the following, this comprehensive panel could reveal the root cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot flushes or night sweats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrregular, heavy, or painful periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent fatigue or low energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow libido or vaginal dryness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMood swings, anxiety, or depression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrain fog, poor concentration, or memory lapses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSleep disturbances or insomnia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloating or PMS symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertility concerns or irregular ovulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadaches, dizziness, or burnout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy a Comprehensive Panel Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHormonal imbalance in women is frequently misdiagnosed or dismissed. Symptoms like fatigue, low mood, weight gain, and irregular cycles are often attributed to stress or lifestyle — when the root cause may be hormonal. A single hormone test rarely tells the full story. This panel gives you a complete picture, enabling more informed conversations with your GP or specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Consider This Test?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymptoms of perimenopause or menopause — hot flushes, night sweats, low mood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePMS, irregular cycles, or fertility concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersistent fatigue, low libido, or unexplained weight gain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNormal standard blood tests but ongoing hormonal symptoms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonitoring hormone levels during or after HRT or hormone therapy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWanting a proactive, data-driven baseline of overall female hormonal health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrder your kit — delivered to your door\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect your sample at home — a simple finger-prick dried blood spot; no clinic or GP visit needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePost your sample to ZRT Laboratory using the return instructions provided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReceive your results by email within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll eight hormone levels displayed clearly in graphics and numbers with sex-specific reference ranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten interpretation by a Hormone Specialist PhD Doctor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on what your results mean and what to do next\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaboratory fee included — no hidden charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy We Use ZRT Laboratory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll testing is performed by \u003cstrong\u003eZRT Laboratory\u003c\/strong\u003e — a globally recognised, \u003cstrong\u003eCLIA-certified\u003c\/strong\u003e diagnostic laboratory founded in 1998 by \u003cstrong\u003eDr. David Zava, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e. ZRT has performed \u003cstrong\u003eover 11 million tests\u003c\/strong\u003e and is trusted by healthcare professionals in \u003cstrong\u003e96+ countries\u003c\/strong\u003e. ZRT is qualified for the \u003cstrong\u003eCDC Hormone Standardization (HoSt) Program\u003c\/strong\u003e for testosterone and estradiol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen is the best time to collect my sample?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor women with a regular cycle, days 19–21 (counting from the first day of your period) captures the mid-luteal peak when progesterone is most informative. Postmenopausal women or those with irregular cycles can collect at any time. Detailed timing guidance is included with your kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow accurate is this test compared to a standard NHS blood test?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis test uses LC-MS\/MS — the same gold-standard technology used in specialist hospitals, and more sensitive than standard NHS immunoassay methods, particularly for oestrogen fractions and testosterone in women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it mean if my estradiol is high but my progesterone is low?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is oestrogen dominance — one of the most common hormonal imbalances in women. It can cause heavy periods, bloating, breast tenderness, mood swings, and weight gain. Your specialist report will explain what your specific levels mean and what steps to consider.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this test suitable for women on HRT or the contraceptive pill?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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