Menstrual Cycle Mapping Test (1 Month)
Test ID: U-328
Menstrual Cycle Mapping Test (One Month) is a comprehensive and invaluable tool for assessing hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle. This cutting-edge test provides an extensive evaluation of key hormones associated with the menstrual cycle over a duration of one month. By measuring Progesterone (PDG), Estrogen (E1G), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), and Creatinine (CRTN) levels, we can gain deep insights into the hormonal patterns and changes occurring throughout different phases of the menstrual cycle. This information is vital for understanding fertility, identifying hormone imbalances, and optimising reproductive health.
The following hormone levels will be assessed:
- Progesterone (PDG)
- Estrogen (E1G)
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
- Creatinine (CRTN)
Test Result: You will receive your test result via email within 3-5 working days after the Laboratory receives your sample. On your test result, you will find your hormone levels in graphics and numbers. You will also find the laboratory’s comments by a Hormone Specialist PhD. In the comments, the doctor will explain your hormone levels and what needs to be done next.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Hormonal Assessment: The Menstrual Cycle Mapping Test provides a thorough evaluation of hormones associated with the menstrual cycle over a period of one month, allowing for a detailed analysis of hormone fluctuations throughout different phases of the cycle.
- Assessment of Progesterone: Progesterone plays a crucial role in preparing the uterus for pregnancy and maintaining a healthy menstrual cycle. Monitoring progesterone levels can help identify issues such as luteal phase defects or hormonal imbalances that may affect fertility and menstrual regularity.
- Evaluation of Estrogen: Estrogen is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics and regulation of the menstrual cycle. Measuring estrogen levels can help assess the adequacy of follicular development and provide information about hormonal balance.
- Tracking Luteinizing Hormone (LH): LH is responsible for triggering ovulation. Monitoring LH levels can help determine the timing of ovulation, which is essential for optimizing fertility and planning for pregnancy.
- Creatinine Assessment: Creatinine is measured to assess the concentration of urine and ensure accurate hormone measurements.
- Most Convenient Method for Month-Long Testing: Our laboratory-dried urine method offers a simple method for collecting samples at home over a month. Patients collect urine on a filter card every other morning and let them dry. Dried cards are stable at room temperature, easy to store and send back to the lab for analysis.
- No refrigeration or freezing is necessary.
- Test samples can be collected in the comfort of your home.
- Free delivery in the UK.
- Customers are responsible for shipping their samples to the laboratory.
- The test kit includes a laboratory fee: no additional laboratory cost or tax.
- The test must be used within 12 months after the purchase date.
- Click to see the Sample Test Result Report
Test Kit Pack Includes:
- Test Requisition Form includes Symptom Checklist
- Urine Spot collecting kit (for a month)
- Requisition Form to complete, including your personal and medical history
- Contains collection instructions
- Shipping Instruction
- Return Envelope
Evidence shows that hormonal imbalances can be the root cause of many chronic health issues, and imbalances that affect a woman’s menstrual cycle are no exception. Conditions that can be influenced by a woman’s menstrual hormones include premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and infertility. Out-of-balance levels can contribute to symptoms such as migraines, mood swings, and heavy bleeding or painful periods.
When hormone testing conducted on a single day during the luteal phase doesn’t provide enough diagnostic information, a month-long hormone assessment can be helpful. This detailed, multi-point map provides a complete picture of a woman’s levels over the course of one menstrual cycle, resulting in the ability to create more precise treatment plans.
Menstrual cycle mapping can be vital to assessing conditions such as:
Luteal Phase Defect
Luteal Phase Defect (LPD) is a condition characterized by an insufficient or shortened luteal phase in the menstrual cycle. The luteal phase is the second half of the menstrual cycle, following ovulation, and is important for preparing the uterus for the possible implantation of a fertilized egg. During this phase, the hormone progesterone is primarily produced by the corpus luteum, a temporary structure formed after ovulation.
In cases of luteal phase defects, the corpus luteum may not produce enough progesterone or may have a shorter lifespan, leading to a deficiency in progesterone levels. This deficiency can negatively impact the endometrium, making it less receptive to embryo implantation. As a result, women with LPD may experience difficulties in achieving or maintaining a pregnancy.
Treatment options for luteal phase defects aim to address the underlying cause and restore normal hormonal balance. This may involve hormone replacement therapy, such as progesterone supplementation during the luteal phase, or medications to regulate ovulation.
Anovulation
Anovulation refers to a condition in which a woman does not ovulate, meaning her ovaries do not release a mature egg during the menstrual cycle. When ovulation does not occur, LH levels are consistently elevated. Estrogen levels are consistent and lower as compared to the anovulatory cycle, and progesterone levels are consistently low. Testing helps providers find out if a woman has an adequate LH surge to induce ovulation and takes away the guesswork as to when they are entering their luteal phase.
Several factors can contribute to anovulation, including hormonal imbalances, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), thyroid disorders, excessive exercise, stress, obesity, and certain medications.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) refers to a collection of physical, emotional, and behavioural symptoms that occur in the days or weeks leading up to menstruation. The exact cause of PMS is not fully understood, but it is believed to be related to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. Fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels, as well as alterations in neurotransmitters like serotonin, may contribute to the development of symptoms.
PMS symptoms can vary widely between individuals but commonly include breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, headache, joint or muscle pain, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and changes in appetite. Testing highlights estrogen or progesterone deficiency or excess at key points in the cycle and helps get to the root of these hormone-related symptoms.
Who Can Benefit from Menstrual Cycle Mapping?
- Women Planning for Pregnancy: Menstrual Cycle Mapping can provide valuable insights into the timing of ovulation, the length of your luteal phase, and hormone fluctuations throughout your cycle.
- Women with Irregular Menstrual Cycles: Menstrual Cycle Mapping can help identify any underlying issues or hormonal imbalances that may be causing the irregularity.
- Individuals with Suspected Hormonal Imbalances: Menstrual Cycle Mapping is useful for assessing hormone levels such as Progesterone (PDG), Estrogen (E1G), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), and Creatinine (CRTN).
- Women Monitoring Fertility Treatments: Menstrual Cycle Mapping can provide crucial information about the effectiveness of treatments, the timing of ovulation, and the response of the ovaries to medications.
- Those Seeking a Deeper Understanding of Their Menstrual Health: Menstrual Cycle Mapping is beneficial for anyone who wants to gain a comprehensive understanding of their menstrual cycle, hormone levels, and overall reproductive health.
This test is not designed for women who are on birth control, supplementing with hormones, or post-menopausal.
Women who are interested in this test for assessing fertility may also consider ZRT’s Fertility Profile. While Menstrual Cycle Mapping reveals three hormone levels that can pinpoint the time of ovulation, the Fertility Profile identifies a broader array of 12 tests that help assess imbalances or conditions that affect whether a woman can get and stay pregnant.
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