Test ID: B-222
Are You at Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes, or Metabolic Syndrome Without Knowing It?
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women — yet it remains widely underdiagnosed because the warning signs in women differ from those in men. Hormonal changes across the menstrual cycle, perimenopause, and menopause dramatically alter cholesterol levels, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation, creating a window of rising risk that a standard GP check often misses. This comprehensive 6-marker panel is designed to catch the warning signs early. If you recognise any of the following, this test could be one of the most important health checks you take:
- High blood pressure or a family history of heart disease
- Weight gain around the waist, especially after 40
- Elevated triglycerides or high cholesterol on previous tests
- Fatigue, brain fog, or persistent sugar cravings
- Increased facial or body hair (a sign of insulin resistance or PCOS)
- Irregular periods, PCOS, or fertility concerns
- Numbness or tingling in feet or hands
- Energy crashes after meals or difficulty losing weight
- Perimenopausal or postmenopausal and concerned about changing cardiovascular risk
- Already diagnosed with metabolic syndrome, pre-diabetes, or cardiovascular disease
- Currently taking the contraceptive pill, HRT, or cholesterol-lowering medication
Why Cardiometabolic Health Matters More for Women Than Most Realise
Oestrogen plays a protective role in cardiovascular and metabolic health — keeping cholesterol balanced, inflammation low, and arteries flexible. As oestrogen declines during perimenopause and menopause, women often experience a rapid shift in LDL cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin sensitivity, and inflammatory markers. Women with PCOS, a history of gestational diabetes, or those on hormonal contraception also face elevated cardiometabolic risk that is rarely monitored proactively. This test provides the full picture.
What This Test Measures
This panel combines six clinically validated markers to assess cardiovascular risk, diabetes progression, and systemic inflammation in a single home test:
- Fasting Insulin (IN) — The earliest and most sensitive marker of insulin resistance, detectable before blood sugar rises. Elevated insulin is strongly linked to PCOS, weight gain, and metabolic syndrome in women. Optimal: 1–8 μIU/mL.
- HbA1c (Haemoglobin A1c) — Your 3-month average blood sugar level; used to screen for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Women with PCOS or gestational diabetes history are at significantly higher risk.
- High-Sensitivity CRP (hs-CRP) — A key marker of systemic inflammation linked to cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, and metabolic dysfunction. Inflammation often rises during perimenopause and is a strong independent predictor of heart disease in women.
- Triglycerides (TG) — Blood fats that rise with poor diet, insulin resistance, and hormonal change. High triglycerides in women are a particularly strong predictor of cardiovascular disease risk.
- Total Cholesterol (CH) — Overall cholesterol status; a core cardiovascular screening marker that can shift significantly during perimenopause and menopause.
- HDL Cholesterol (HDL) — The “good” cholesterol that protects arteries. Low HDL increases heart disease risk and is commonly seen in women with insulin resistance or PCOS.
Together, these markers provide a clinically relevant evaluation of your risk for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and chronic inflammation.
How It Works
- Order your kit — delivered to your door
- Collect your sample at home — a simple finger-prick blood spot taken while fasting; no clinic or GP visit needed
- Post your sample to our CLIA-certified laboratory using the instructions provided
- Receive your results by email within 3–5 working days of the lab receiving your sample
What You Get With Your Results
Your personalised report includes:
- All six markers displayed clearly in graphics and numbers
- A written interpretation by a Hormone Specialist PhD Doctor
- Guidance on what your results mean and what to do next
Who Is This Test For?
This test is ideal for women who want to:
- Assess their cardiovascular and metabolic health in a single comprehensive test
- Detect insulin resistance or pre-diabetes before blood sugar becomes elevated
- Understand how hormonal changes — from perimenopause, PCOS, or HRT — are affecting their metabolic risk
- Monitor the impact of diet, exercise, or medication on cardiometabolic markers
- Take a proactive approach to heart health and longevity
Key Information
- Must be collected fasting — no food or drink other than water before sample collection
- Collect your sample from home and post to our lab — no clinic visit required
- Results delivered by email within 3–5 working days
- Laboratory fee included — no hidden costs or additional charges
- Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase
- Analysed by a CLIA-certified laboratory with over 11 million tests performed
- Customers are responsible for posting their sample to the laboratory