Lab Investigation

Female Hormone Functioning

This investigation explores whether hormonal factors may be contributing to changes in recovery, energy, mood, sleep, cognition or day-to-day functioning.

It is a professional investigation and interpretation process. The laboratory test is one component of that process — results are reviewed in the context of your circumstances, symptoms and history.

£395

How the sample is collected

This investigation uses a home urine collection kit.

You will collect four small urine samples at specific times during a single day using the materials provided in the kit.

The samples are allowed to dry before being returned to the laboratory for analysis.

What questions might this investigation help explore?

  • Changes in mood
  • Changes in sleep
  • Perimenopause and menopause-related symptoms
  • Hormonal influences on energy and recovery
  • Hormonal influences on cognitive function
  • Understanding how hormones may be contributing to changes in day-to-day functioning

What's Included

  • Home testing kit
  • Laboratory analysis
  • Review of results
  • Written summary
  • Recommendations

Typical Timescale

Most clients receive their written summary and recommendations within approximately 2 weeks of the laboratory receiving the sample.

Some investigations may take longer depending on the type of testing involved.

What happens next?

  1. Purchase the investigation.
  2. Complete the short questionnaire.
  3. Receive your testing kit.
  4. Collect the sample at home.
  5. Return the sample to the laboratory.
  6. Jennifer reviews the results.
  7. Receive a written summary and evidence-informed options for what to do next.

Frequently Asked Questions

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