Blood Testing Services

A progesterone test measures the level of progesterone in a sample of your blood. Progesterone is a hormone that’s made mainly by the ovaries, which are two glands in the female reproductive system that contain eggs testing can help:

• Investigate fertility issues

• Check to see if fertility treatments are working.

• Diagnose an ectopic pregnancy

• Diagnose ovarian cancer or problems with your adrenal glands that may be causing high levels of progesterone.

Each month, the progesterone hormone prepares your uterus for pregnancy. During a normal menstrual cycle, an ovary releases an egg and your progesterone levels begin to rise. Progesterone makes the lining of your uterus grow thicker so that a fertilised egg can implant inside the uterus. If you don’t become pregnant, your progesterone levels will fall. The lining of your uterus will become thinner again. When your uterus starts to get rid of the extra blood and tissue, your menstrual period will begin.

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A progesterone test can help show whether low progesterone levels are causing problems getting pregnant or problems during pregnancy. The test may also help diagnose certain problems with the adrenal glands that may cause high levels of progesterone.

You may need a progesterone test if:

• You are having trouble getting pregnant. A progesterone test can help your Healthcare provider see if your ovaries are releasing eggs normally

• You are having fertility treatments

• You are having abnormal bleeding when you’re not pregnant.

A β-hCG blood test measures the amount of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in your blood. This is a hormone made after a fertilised egg implants in the uterus.

It is helpful to women with fertility problems as it:

• Confirms Early Pregnancy - It can detect pregnancy about 8–10 days after ovulation or embryo transfer, earlier than most home tests.

• Checks if the Pregnancy Is Developing Normally - in early pregnancy, β-hCG levels should roughly double every 48–72 hours. The test is usually repeated after 2–3 days to see if levels are rising appropriately. Abnormal patterns may suggest: possible miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, chemical pregnancy.

• Detects Ectopic Pregnancy EarlyAn ectopic pregnancy (when the embryo implants outside the uterus) often shows Slower rising hCG levels. Early detection can prevent serious complications.

• Monitors Fertility Treatments - In treatments like IVF, doctors use β-hCG tests to: confirm implantation success, monitor early embryo development, adjust medications if needed.

• Helps After Recurrent Pregnancy Loss - For women with repeated miscarriages, tracking β-hCG trends gives early insight into whether a pregnancy is progressing normally.

Recommended for pre-pregnancy or prior planning for pregnancy

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A prolactin (PRL) test measures the level of prolactin in the blood. Prolactin is a hormone made by a small gland at the base of the brain. Prolactin causes the breasts to grow and make milk during pregnancy and after birth. Prolactin levels are normally high for pregnant women and new mothers. Levels are normally low for non pregnant women. In women, too much prolactin can also cause menstrual problems and fertility issues.

A prolactin blood test can help

• Diagnose prolactinoma

• Find the cause of a woman’s menstrual irregularities – irregular periods, premature menopause

• Investigate fertility issues and breast tenderness​

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Testosterone is the primary male hormone. While testosterone is a significant male hormone known to stimulate the development of male characteristics, it is also important for females. The majority of testosterone in women is produced in the ovaries, and it can be converted into the primary female sex hormone, oestradiol.

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Testosterone in women also impacts libido, bone and muscle health, mood and energy, menstrual cycles, and fertility. Therefore, high or low testosterone levels in the blood could lead to women’s infertility.

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The Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) Blood Test helps to indicate whether your thyroid is overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism). It does this by detecting TSH, which stimulate the production of two more hormones (T3 and T4) which control your metabolism. This test, often combined with further thyroid hormone testing, can help to diagnose thyroid disorders and monitor general thyroid activity.

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Common reasons for this blood test are:

• To monitor the effect of treatments for hyper- and hypothyroidism

• To diagnose a thyroid disorder if you’re experiencing associated symptoms

• To help evaluate the function of your thyroid.

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