Female Hormone Panel
A comprehensive assessment of female reproductive hormones for fertility, menstrual health, and hormonal balance.
Purpose
The female hormone panel evaluates reproductive hormones that affect menstrual cycles, fertility, and hormonal balance. It helps diagnose PCOS, premature ovarian insufficiency, menstrual irregularities, and guides fertility treatment decisions.
When to Order
Recommended for irregular periods, infertility evaluation, suspected PCOS, perimenopause symptoms, or when planning pregnancy to assess ovarian reserve.
Preparation Instructions
Timing depends on the purpose. For baseline hormones (FSH, LH, estradiol), test on cycle days 2-5. For progesterone, test 7 days after ovulation (around day 21 of a 28-day cycle). AMH can be tested any time.
Included Markers
Estradiol (Oestradiol, E2)
pmol/L
Oestradiol (E2) is the most potent of the three forms of oestrogen. In women it is produced primarily by the ovaries and varies dramatically across the menstrual cycle. In men it is produced by aromatisation of testosterone in fat, brain, bone and other tissues. Australian pathology labs report E2 in pmol/L; older US-style ng/dL or pg/mL conversions are sometimes seen on imported reports.
Progesterone
nmol/L
A hormone produced mainly by the ovaries that prepares the uterus for pregnancy.
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
IU/L
A pituitary hormone that stimulates egg and sperm production.
LH (Luteinising Hormone)
IU/L
A pituitary hormone that triggers ovulation and stimulates testosterone production.
Prolactin
mIU/L
A hormone best known for stimulating milk production.
Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH)
pmol/L
A hormone produced by the ovaries that indicates egg quantity.
Testosterone
nmol/L
Testosterone is the primary androgen (male sex hormone), produced mostly in the testes in men and in much smaller amounts by the ovaries and adrenal glands in women. Australian pathology labs report testosterone in nmol/L. Most circulating testosterone is bound to SHBG and albumin; only the small "free" fraction is biologically active. Levels follow a strong circadian pattern, peaking in the early morning, which is why diagnostic samples should be taken before 10 am.
D.H.E.A. Sulphate (DHEAS)
μmol/L
An adrenal hormone that serves as a precursor to sex hormones.
Frequently Asked Questions
When in my cycle should I test hormones?
What does elevated LH compared to FSH indicate?
What does AMH tell you about fertility?
Why test testosterone in women?
Track Your Female Hormone Panel Results
Upload your Female Hormone Panel results to BloodTrack and monitor all 8 markers over time. Compare results across tests and spot trends early.