Women’s Health Check with 51 biomarkers
The Women’s Health Check is a comprehensive health check designed for women. The test includes 51 biomarkers covering areas such as full blood count, iron status, blood glucose, blood lipids, liver and kidney function, thyroid function, vitamins, minerals, hs-CRP and female hormones such as estradiol and progesterone.
The health check can provide information about abnormal blood test results, hormone levels and potential risk factors that may need further follow-up. It is suitable both for those who want to monitor their health over time and for those experiencing symptoms such as fatigue, low energy, dizziness, low mood, menstrual changes or a suspected vitamin, mineral or iron deficiency.
Why have a health check?
Several risk factors for cardiovascular disease, including stroke, and type 2 diabetes can develop over a long period without causing noticeable symptoms. By monitoring values such as blood lipids, blood glucose and hs-CRP, you have a better opportunity to identify changes that may need further follow-up.
A health check can also provide a useful baseline for monitoring how your blood values change over time and how lifestyle, age and other individual factors may affect your health.
What is included in the Women’s Health Check?
The Women’s Health Check includes analysis of 51 biomarkers, digital test results, a biological age assessment and a written doctor’s report. The combination of general health markers and areas that are particularly relevant to women, such as iron status, thyroid function and female hormones, provides a broad basis for monitoring your health.
Doctor’s report included
All test results are reviewed by one of our licensed doctors. Once all your results are available, you complete a health questionnaire and request your doctor’s report. The doctor then makes a medical assessment of the results in relation to the laboratory’s reference ranges and the information you have provided.
The doctor’s report includes a summary of your results, information about any abnormal values and guidance on whether anything may need further follow-up.
Biological age included
An assessment of your biological age is included in the health check. Biological age is an estimate of how your body is functioning in relation to your chronological age, based on several biomarkers that may be influenced by factors such as lifestyle, metabolism and organ function.
The result can add another dimension to the health check and be used to monitor how your health develops over time.
Who is the Women’s Health Check suitable for?
The Women’s Health Check is suitable for those who want to monitor important blood values over time or gain a broader understanding of their health. It may be particularly relevant if you experience fatigue, low energy, dizziness, sensitivity to cold, difficulty concentrating, menstrual changes or hormonal changes during the years before and after menopause.
Iron deficiency is common in women, particularly in those with heavy menstrual bleeding, and certain thyroid disorders are also more common in women. Results should always be interpreted in relation to factors such as age, symptoms, cycle day where relevant, medication, hormonal contraception and hormone replacement therapy.
What can the Women’s Health Check show?
The health check can provide information about several important aspects of your health. By analysing blood lipids, blood glucose, iron status, thyroid markers, hs-CRP, and liver and kidney values, you can gain a clearer understanding of whether any result falls outside the reference range and may need further follow-up.
The analysis can also provide information about vitamin and mineral status, as well as hormone levels, which need to be interpreted in relation to factors such as age, cycle day and any hormone treatment. An abnormal result does not necessarily mean that you have a medical condition, but it may indicate that further assessment or follow-up is appropriate.
What is analysed in the Women’s Health Check?
The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory and subsequently reviewed by a licensed doctor as part of your doctor’s report.
Full blood count
A full blood count provides information about the different types of blood cells and may show signs of anaemia, infection or other abnormalities in the blood.
Iron status
Iron and ferritin are analysed to provide information about the body’s iron status and may show signs of low or elevated iron levels. This analysis may be particularly relevant if you have heavy menstrual bleeding, fatigue or a history of low iron levels.
Blood glucose and diabetes risk
Blood glucose analysis provides information about how the body regulates glucose and may identify values that suggest impaired glucose regulation, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes. Because changes in blood glucose can sometimes develop without noticeable symptoms, testing can be valuable for identifying abnormal levels and monitoring them over time.
Heart and cardiovascular health
Blood lipids are analysed because elevated levels are an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Abnormal values may need to be followed up through lifestyle changes or further medical assessment.
Thyroid function
Thyroid markers are used to assess thyroid function. Abnormal results may sometimes be associated with symptoms such as fatigue, sensitivity to cold, palpitations, low mood, changes in weight or menstrual irregularities.
Female hormones
The Women’s Health Check analyses oestradiol, progesterone and LH, among other hormones. These can provide information about hormone levels and the interaction between the ovaries and the pituitary gland. Results need to be interpreted in relation to factors such as age, menstrual cycle and cycle day, hormonal contraception, any hormone treatment, pregnancy, menopause and symptoms.
Liver function
Liver markers provide information about the liver and can show whether liver values fall outside the reference range. Elevated values may have several causes and need to be interpreted alongside other test results and the information you provide in your health questionnaire.
Kidney function
Kidney function is assessed using markers that provide information about how effectively the kidneys filter and regulate substances in the blood. Abnormal kidney values may require further follow-up.
Vitamins and minerals
The analysis of vitamins and minerals can show whether levels fall below or above the reference range. Deficiencies in certain vitamins and minerals may affect energy levels, concentration, immune function and muscle function.
Inflammation
hs-CRP is analysed as a high-sensitivity inflammatory marker and can provide information about low-grade inflammation in the body. Elevated levels may occur with infection, inflammation and other conditions. Persistently elevated levels may also be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
The result must always be assessed together with symptoms and other test results.
Health check for fatigue and hormonal changes
Fatigue, low energy, low mood, difficulty concentrating and menstrual changes are non-specific symptoms that may have many different causes. These may include iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, vitamin deficiency, lack of sleep, stress or hormonal changes.
By analysing several relevant biomarkers at the same time, the health check can provide a broader basis for further assessment. The test does not replace a medical investigation if you have clear or severe symptoms.
How the blood test works
Once you have ordered the Women’s Health Check, you activate your referral and choose a sample collection centre online. You can then provide your samples in accordance with the instructions that apply to the health check.
Once the laboratory has analysed the samples, your results become available digitally together with the laboratory’s reference ranges. When all results are available, you can complete the health questionnaire and request your doctor’s report.
Before your blood test and receiving your results
Always read the information under “Before your blood test or examination” before providing your sample. This explains what applies regarding fasting, the time of sampling, medication and supplements.
Results are often available within a few days of sampling, although turnaround times may vary depending on the laboratory and the analysis. You will usually receive your results within 1–5 working days.
What happens if a test result is abnormal?
If a test result falls outside the reference range, this will be shown in your digital results view. In the doctor’s report, a licensed doctor makes a medical assessment of the results and explains whether any value may need further follow-up.
If a result is significantly abnormal or considered to require urgent attention, a doctor may also contact you by telephone to explain the result and provide guidance on the next steps.
Where necessary, you may be advised to contact healthcare services for further assessment or investigation.
