Provides insights into potential hormone imbalances affecting fertility
Identify hormone imbalances
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FSH stimulates the production of oestradiol and promotes the development of ovarian follicles. FSH levels peak just before ovulation, with levels lower during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle to prevent the development of new follicles. Due to the fluctuation of FSH levels during the menstrual cycle, its is recommend levels are measured within the first 4 days of the cycle. A common reason for increased levels of FSH is the menopause.
LH plays an important role in reproductive health. LH levels peak in the middle of the menstrual cycle triggering ovulation. Measurement alongside other hormones at the beginning of the cycle can help to identify a hormone imbalance that could be affecting ovulation.
Oestradiol is the main form of oestrogen in the body. Oestradiol is essential for ovulation, conception and pregnancy, measuring your oestradiol levels can provide insight into ovarian function. Levels decrease significantly during menopause. If levels are too high it could indicate PCOS or endometriosis. Oestradiol can also protect against bone loss and aid in regulating cholesterol levels.
Progesterone plays an important role in preparing your body for pregnancy after ovulation. Levels increase when you ovulate, measuring your progesterone levels at a particular time in your cycle can therefore indicate if you have ovulated and releasing healthy eggs.
Prolactin plays a role in the menstrual cycle and also stimulates milk production during breastfeeding. Too much prolactin can impact the production of other hormones including FSH and LH and as such is important for reproductive health.
Measuring your testosterone levels may help to determine the cause of symptoms such as oily skin, excess body hair and irregular periods. High levels are associated with conditions like PCOS.
SHBG helps to regulate testosterone and oestrogen levels.
Measurement of free androgen index is recommended for suspected hyperandrogenism in females.
Also discuss with your GP if you have any medical problems or are taking any medication that you think may have impacted your result.
If you are taking the test for fertility reasons please take on day 2 or day 3 of your cycle. If taking the test for ovulation or progesterone levels please take on day 21 of your cycle (or 7 days before the next menstrual period is due, if longer than a 28 day cycle).
Yes, you must be over 18 years of age to purchase one of our home blood sample collection kits.
Tasso's innovative sample collection devices have made collecting a blood sample seamless, virtually painless & convenient with a comfortable experience being pivitol for the service.
The Tasso Button sticks to the skin with a light adhesive. When the button is pressed, a vacuum forms and a lancet pricks the surface of the skin. The vacuum draws blood out of the capillaries and into a compatible container attached to the bottom of the Tasso Button.
Some people refer to Tasso Devices as a needle-free system since it does not use a hollow venipuncture needle to enter a vein.
Each device is used one time to collect a sample and is then discarded.
Participants in clinical studies have reported lower levels of pain with the Tasso device compared to collecting blood with a finger stick or standard.
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