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Testosterone &
Hormone Panel
Hormones regulate energy, mood, body composition, libido, fertility, and far more. A private testosterone and hormone panel goes beyond a single number — measuring free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, oestradiol, and DHEA-S to give you the full picture, reviewed by a licensed clinician. Coming soon to The GP Service.
Licensed UK clinicians
Results within 24 hours
Clinician-reviewed results
Overview
What Is a Testosterone & Hormone Panel?
A testosterone and hormone panel is a blood test — or set of blood tests — that assesses the sex hormone axis: the network of hormones produced by the gonads, adrenal glands, and regulated by signals from the pituitary and hypothalamus. It goes well beyond a single testosterone reading to give a comprehensive picture of how your hormonal system is functioning and where any dysfunction originates.
Testosterone is the primary androgen in both men and women. In men, it drives muscle mass, bone density, libido, mood, energy, and sperm production. In women, it contributes to libido, energy, and wellbeing at levels approximately ten times lower than in men. But total testosterone alone tells only part of the story — much of it is bound to proteins and biologically inactive. Free testosterone, which is unbound and available to act on tissues, is often the more clinically relevant marker, particularly in people who have symptoms despite a seemingly normal total testosterone.
SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) determines how much testosterone is free versus bound. LH and FSH — the pituitary signals — reveal whether a hormonal problem originates in the glands themselves or in the brain's regulatory system. Oestradiol is critical in both men and women for bone health, cardiovascular protection, and mood. DHEA-S reflects adrenal androgen production, which declines with age and stress.
Hormone disorders are strikingly common and strikingly underdiagnosed. An estimated 1 in 5 men over 45 has clinically low testosterone, yet the majority have never been tested. Many women experience significant hormonal disruption — from PCOS to perimenopause — without ever receiving a comprehensive hormone assessment. A full panel changes that.
Coming Soon to The GP Service
We are launching a private Testosterone & Hormone Panel shortly — with panels for both men and women, including total and free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, oestradiol, prolactin, and DHEA-S. Every result will be reviewed by a licensed clinician with a plain-English explanation and onward management including prescriptions and referrals where needed. Register above to be notified as soon as it goes live.
What Gets Measured
What Does a Hormone Panel Include?
Our panels will be available in both male and female configurations, with a comprehensive option covering the full hormone axis. Here is what each marker measures and why it matters.
Total Testosterone
Men: 9.9–27.8 nmol/L · Women: 0.3–1.7 nmol/L
The total amount of testosterone in the blood — both bound and unbound. The primary screening marker for hypogonadism in men and androgen excess in women. Must be measured in a morning fasting sample for accuracy due to significant diurnal variation. A low result on its own is not sufficient for diagnosis — free testosterone and LH/FSH are needed to complete the picture.
The total amount of testosterone in the blood — both bound and unbound. The primary screening marker for hypogonadism in men and androgen excess in women. Must be measured in a morning fasting sample for accuracy due to significant diurnal variation. A low result on its own is not sufficient for diagnosis — free testosterone and LH/FSH are needed to complete the picture.
nmol/L
Free Testosterone
Men: 225–725 pmol/L · Women: 3–31 pmol/L
The biologically active fraction of testosterone — unbound and available to act on tissues. Can be measured directly or calculated from total testosterone and SHBG. Often more clinically informative than total testosterone, particularly in men with elevated SHBG (common with ageing, obesity, or liver disease) who may have low free testosterone despite a normal total reading.
The biologically active fraction of testosterone — unbound and available to act on tissues. Can be measured directly or calculated from total testosterone and SHBG. Often more clinically informative than total testosterone, particularly in men with elevated SHBG (common with ageing, obesity, or liver disease) who may have low free testosterone despite a normal total reading.
pmol/L
SHBG
Men: 18–54 nmol/L · Women: 24–122 nmol/L
Sex hormone-binding globulin — a protein that binds testosterone (and oestradiol), rendering it biologically inactive. High SHBG reduces the amount of free, active testosterone available to tissues. SHBG rises with age, liver disease, and hyperthyroidism; it falls with obesity, insulin resistance, and hypothyroidism. Essential for interpreting total testosterone results accurately.
Sex hormone-binding globulin — a protein that binds testosterone (and oestradiol), rendering it biologically inactive. High SHBG reduces the amount of free, active testosterone available to tissues. SHBG rises with age, liver disease, and hyperthyroidism; it falls with obesity, insulin resistance, and hypothyroidism. Essential for interpreting total testosterone results accurately.
nmol/L
LH
Men: 1.7–8.6 · Women (follicular): 2.4–12.6
Luteinising hormone — the pituitary signal that drives testosterone production in men (via Leydig cells) and triggers ovulation in women. A low LH alongside low testosterone points to a pituitary or hypothalamic cause (secondary hypogonadism). A high LH alongside low testosterone suggests the testes or ovaries are failing to respond (primary hypogonadism). This distinction is critical for determining treatment.
Luteinising hormone — the pituitary signal that drives testosterone production in men (via Leydig cells) and triggers ovulation in women. A low LH alongside low testosterone points to a pituitary or hypothalamic cause (secondary hypogonadism). A high LH alongside low testosterone suggests the testes or ovaries are failing to respond (primary hypogonadism). This distinction is critical for determining treatment.
IU/L
FSH
Men: 1.5–12.4 · Women (follicular): 3.5–12.5
Follicle-stimulating hormone — drives sperm production in men and follicle development in women. Elevated FSH in men indicates impaired spermatogenesis. In women, rising FSH is one of the earliest and most reliable markers of ovarian reserve decline and perimenopause. Used alongside LH to assess the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and fertility status.
Follicle-stimulating hormone — drives sperm production in men and follicle development in women. Elevated FSH in men indicates impaired spermatogenesis. In women, rising FSH is one of the earliest and most reliable markers of ovarian reserve decline and perimenopause. Used alongside LH to assess the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and fertility status.
IU/L
Oestradiol
Men: 41–159 · Women (follicular): 77–921
The primary oestrogen — essential in both sexes for bone density, cardiovascular health, mood, and cognitive function. In men, excessively high oestradiol (often from aromatisation of testosterone) causes gynaecomastia, water retention, and suppresses testosterone production. In women, tracking oestradiol across the cycle and into menopause guides HRT decisions and fertility assessment.
The primary oestrogen — essential in both sexes for bone density, cardiovascular health, mood, and cognitive function. In men, excessively high oestradiol (often from aromatisation of testosterone) causes gynaecomastia, water retention, and suppresses testosterone production. In women, tracking oestradiol across the cycle and into menopause guides HRT decisions and fertility assessment.
pmol/L
Prolactin
Men: 86–324 · Women: 102–496
Elevated prolactin (hyperprolactinaemia) suppresses the entire reproductive hormone axis — reducing LH, FSH, and testosterone or oestrogen production. Common causes include stress, certain medications (antidepressants, antipsychotics, metoclopramide), hypothyroidism, and pituitary adenomas. An important marker to rule out when testosterone or reproductive hormones are low.
Elevated prolactin (hyperprolactinaemia) suppresses the entire reproductive hormone axis — reducing LH, FSH, and testosterone or oestrogen production. Common causes include stress, certain medications (antidepressants, antipsychotics, metoclopramide), hypothyroidism, and pituitary adenomas. An important marker to rule out when testosterone or reproductive hormones are low.
mIU/L
DHEA-S
Men: 4.3–12.2 · Women: 1.8–9.8
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate — the most abundant adrenal androgen and a precursor to testosterone and oestrogens. Declines significantly with age (adrenopause), chronic stress, and adrenal dysfunction. Low DHEA-S is associated with fatigue, low mood, and reduced vitality. Elevated levels in women can contribute to androgen excess symptoms such as acne, hair loss, and irregular cycles.
Dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate — the most abundant adrenal androgen and a precursor to testosterone and oestrogens. Declines significantly with age (adrenopause), chronic stress, and adrenal dysfunction. Low DHEA-S is associated with fatigue, low mood, and reduced vitality. Elevated levels in women can contribute to androgen excess symptoms such as acne, hair loss, and irregular cycles.
µmol/L
Why Total Testosterone Alone Is Not Enough
A man can have a total testosterone of 12 nmol/L — within the lower end of the reference range — while having significantly low free testosterone if his SHBG is elevated. Conversely, someone with a borderline low total testosterone and normal SHBG may have adequate free testosterone and no clinical deficiency. The pattern across the full panel, interpreted alongside symptoms and clinical context, is what matters. When we launch this service, that is exactly what our clinicians will assess.
Indications
When Should You Get a Hormone Panel?
Hormone disorders present in diverse ways and are frequently attributed to stress, ageing, or lifestyle rather than investigated directly. Testing is appropriate whenever the following concerns are present — and in many cases, much sooner than most people seek help.
Persistent Fatigue & Low Energy
Fatigue that does not resolve with rest, and a generalised lack of drive or motivation, are among the most common presentations of both low testosterone and adrenal androgen decline. Often attributed to stress or poor sleep before hormones are ever checked.
Low Libido
Reduced or absent sex drive in both men and women is strongly associated with low testosterone or oestrogen deficiency. When persistent and unexplained, a hormone panel is the appropriate first investigation.
Loss of Muscle or Strength
Testosterone is the primary driver of muscle protein synthesis. Unexplained muscle loss, difficulty building or maintaining strength despite training, and increased body fat — especially around the abdomen — can all reflect declining androgen levels.
Mood Changes & Brain Fog
Depression, irritability, poor concentration, and cognitive decline are all associated with low testosterone, oestrogen deficiency, and elevated prolactin. A hormone panel should be part of any thorough investigation of these symptoms, particularly in middle age.
Perimenopause Symptoms (Women)
Hot flushes, night sweats, irregular cycles, vaginal dryness, and mood instability in women over 40 — or earlier in those with premature ovarian insufficiency — are indications for a hormone panel including FSH, oestradiol, and testosterone.
Fertility Concerns
LH, FSH, testosterone, oestradiol, and prolactin are all central to reproductive hormone assessment in both men and women. A full panel is the starting point for understanding whether a hormonal cause is contributing to difficulty conceiving.
Monitoring TRT or HRT
If you are on testosterone replacement therapy or hormone replacement therapy, regular hormone panels are essential to confirm treatment is achieving optimal levels and to monitor for markers such as haematocrit, oestradiol, and SHBG that can be affected by therapy.
PCOS or Androgen Excess (Women)
Polycystic ovary syndrome is associated with elevated androgens — particularly testosterone and DHEA-S — alongside abnormal LH:FSH ratios and often elevated prolactin. A hormone panel is essential for diagnosis, monitoring, and guiding treatment.
Routine Hormone Health Check
Many people benefit from a baseline hormone assessment in their 30s or 40s — before symptoms develop — to understand their individual hormonal profile and detect early decline that warrants monitoring or intervention.
The Process
What's Involved in Getting a Hormone Panel
A hormone panel requires only a small blood draw. Timing matters — testosterone in particular must be measured in the morning for meaningful results. Here is what the process will look like end to end when we launch.
1
Book Your Test
Choose your panel (male or female configuration) and book a morning appointment — no GP referral needed.
Morning appointments essential — testosterone peaks between 7am and 10am
Choose a convenient phlebotomy location or home visit
Fasting recommended for the most accurate result
2
Give Your Sample
A simple venous blood draw — typically under 5 minutes.
Attend fasted where possible for hormonal accuracy
Avoid intense exercise the evening before
Processed by an accredited UK laboratory
3
Review with a Clinician
Your full hormone panel is reviewed by a licensed clinician before being returned to you.
Plain-English explanation of every marker
Pattern interpretation — not just individual numbers
TRT, HRT, or specialist referral arranged where appropriate
Launching Shortly
We are finalising our laboratory partnerships and clinical pathways for the Testosterone & Hormone Panel. We expect to launch within the coming weeks. Register at the top of this page to be notified as soon as it is available — early registrants will receive priority access.
Interpreting Results
What Do Your Hormone Results Mean?
Hormone results are most meaningful when interpreted as a pattern — the relationship between testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, and oestradiol tells a story that no single value can tell alone. Here are the key patterns and what they indicate.
Pattern
What It Suggests
Common Causes
Low testosterone + high LH/FSH
Primary hypogonadism — testes or ovaries not producing enough hormone despite adequate pituitary stimulation
Consider TRT or HRT; investigate underlying cause (Klinefelter's, orchitis, premature ovarian insufficiency, chemotherapy effects)
Low testosterone + low/normal LH/FSH
Secondary hypogonadism — pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction failing to drive adequate hormone production
MRI pituitary, prolactin and other pituitary hormone assessment, endocrinology referral
Normal total testosterone + low free testosterone
High SHBG reducing bioavailable testosterone despite adequate total production
Address causes of elevated SHBG (weight, thyroid, liver), consider TRT if symptoms significant
Elevated prolactin + low testosterone/LH
Hyperprolactinaemia suppressing the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis
MRI pituitary to exclude adenoma; medication review; cabergoline if adenoma confirmed
Elevated testosterone + elevated LH/FSH (women)
PCOS or androgen-secreting tumour
Pelvic ultrasound, DHEA-S, further androgen panel; exclude adrenal or ovarian tumour if very elevated
Elevated FSH + low oestradiol (women)
Declining ovarian reserve or perimenopause/menopause
HRT discussion, fertility assessment if conception desired, bone density monitoring
Elevated oestradiol in men
Excess aromatisation of testosterone to oestrogen — often in obesity or on TRT
Aromatase inhibitor consideration, weight management, TRT dose adjustment
Low DHEA-S across all markers
Adrenal androgen decline — adrenopause, chronic stress, or adrenal insufficiency
Morning cortisol, adrenal function assessment, DHEA supplementation consideration
Reference Ranges Are Population Averages — Symptoms Matter
A testosterone of 10 nmol/L is technically "within range" for men, but many men experience significant symptoms of deficiency at this level — particularly if SHBG is elevated or if they have previously had higher levels. Hormone sufficiency is not simply about crossing a threshold. Our clinicians will assess your results in the context of your symptoms, history, and what is optimal for you as an individual — not just what falls inside a population reference interval.
Male & Female Panels
Panels Designed for Your Biology
The hormonal architecture in men and women differs substantially — not just in absolute levels, but in the clinical questions being asked. Our panels will be tailored accordingly, with the option to add additional markers based on your specific concerns.
Male Hormone Panel
The male panel is designed to comprehensively assess the testosterone axis and identify the cause and level of any dysfunction. It typically includes total and free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, oestradiol, prolactin, and DHEA-S. In men on or considering TRT, regular monitoring of haematocrit, PSA, and lipids is also recommended and can be added. The pattern of LH and FSH relative to testosterone is critical for determining whether the problem is primary (testicular) or secondary (pituitary/hypothalamic) — which determines the appropriate treatment approach.
Female Hormone Panel
For women, the panel is designed to assess the reproductive hormone axis across multiple dimensions — from the perimenopause and menopause transition, to PCOS and androgen excess, to fertility assessment and HRT monitoring. It includes FSH, LH, oestradiol, total and free testosterone, SHBG, prolactin, DHEA-S, and, for women in their reproductive years, timing the sample to the appropriate phase of the cycle is important for interpreting oestradiol and LH/FSH correctly. Progesterone can be added for mid-luteal assessment of ovulation.
Hypogonadism
Testosterone deficiency
PCOS
Perimenopause
Premature ovarian insufficiency
Hyperprolactinaemia
TRT monitoring
HRT monitoring
Male fertility
Female fertility
Adrenal androgen decline
Androgen excess
Already on TRT or HRT?
If you are currently on testosterone replacement therapy or hormone replacement therapy and need your levels monitored, a dose reviewed, or a prescription renewed, you do not need to wait for our full panel to launch. Our clinicians can support ongoing hormone management as part of a general health consultation, available now. Book a consultation
Why The GP Service
What Will Make Our Hormone Panel Different
Many private hormone tests return a list of numbers with green or red flags next to each one — and leave you to make sense of it. We are building something substantially more useful: a comprehensive panel with the clinical interpretation and management it deserves.
Every result reviewed by a licensed clinician
Your hormone panel will not be returned as a PDF of reference ranges. A licensed UK clinician will review the complete pattern of results — and what it means for you — before they reach you.
Free testosterone and SHBG included as standard
Most basic hormone tests measure total testosterone only. Ours will include free testosterone and SHBG, which are essential for understanding how much testosterone is biologically active — the clinically relevant question.
Pattern interpretation — not just individual numbers
LH and FSH in relation to testosterone tell you where in the axis the problem lies. Oestradiol relative to testosterone tells you about aromatisation. We will explain the full hormonal picture, not just flag values outside a range.
TRT and HRT prescriptions where clinically appropriate
If your results and symptoms indicate that testosterone replacement or hormone replacement therapy is appropriate, our clinicians can prescribe in the same consultation — with ongoing monitoring built in from the start.
Panels designed for both men and women
Male and female hormone panels are configured differently — not just in reference ranges but in the clinical questions they are designed to answer. Both are available, with the option to add additional markers based on your specific situation.
Joined up with your NHS care
We share results and clinical notes with your NHS GP where appropriate. For hormone conditions that require ongoing management, continuity of records matters — and we facilitate it as standard.
Our Clinical Approach
How We Will Approach Your Hormone Results
A low testosterone result is the beginning of a clinical investigation, not the end of one. Here is what the process will look like from booking to any treatment being arranged.
You book and select your panel
Choose a male or female hormone panel — or a comprehensive panel covering both axes. Book a morning phlebotomy appointment, as testosterone must be measured early in the day. Fasting is recommended. We will confirm the optimal timing based on your specific panel and, for women in their reproductive years, the appropriate cycle day for certain markers.
Laboratory analysis — results within 24–48 hours
Your sample is processed by a UK laboratory. All panel markers — total and free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, oestradiol, prolactin, and DHEA-S — are analysed and passed to your reviewing clinician.
Clinician reviews the full hormonal pattern
A licensed clinician reviews your hormone values together — assessing the relationship between markers, not just individual thresholds. Your symptoms, medical history, medications, and any relevant history are taken into account alongside the laboratory results.
You receive a plain-English results summary
Your results are returned with a written explanation of every significant marker — what each value means, how the pattern of results as a whole should be interpreted, and what it indicates about your hormonal health. Normal results are confirmed clearly. Any abnormalities are explained in full clinical context.
Treatment arranged where clinically appropriate
If your results and symptoms indicate that testosterone replacement therapy, HRT, or another hormone intervention is appropriate, our clinicians will discuss options and can prescribe in the same consultation. If specialist referral is required — endocrinology, andrology, reproductive medicine — we arrange it directly.
Ongoing monitoring arranged
Hormone management is not a one-off. For those starting TRT or HRT, we will arrange follow-up testing at the appropriate interval to confirm target levels are being achieved, monitor for treatment-related changes, and adjust dosing as needed. Results and clinical notes are shared with your NHS GP with your consent.
What If I Already Have Lipid Results I Don't Understand?
You do not need to wait for our panel to launch if you already have hormone results from your GP or a previous private test. Our clinicians can discuss existing results and advise on what they mean and what appropriate next steps are — as part of a general health consultation, available now. Book a consultation
In the Meantime
What to Do While the Service Launches
If you have symptoms now, you do not have to wait. Several routes are available through The GP Service today, alongside registering for early access to our hormone panel.
Book a General Health Consultation
A licensed clinician can assess your symptoms today and arrange a private hormone blood test referral — including testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, and oestradiol — if clinically indicated.
Get Existing Results Reviewed
Already have hormone results from your GP or another provider but unsure what they mean? Book a consultation to have a clinician interpret them and advise on whether any treatment or further testing is appropriate.
TRT or HRT Consultation
If you are already on testosterone replacement or hormone replacement therapy and need a prescription reviewed, monitoring arranged, or a dose adjustment, our clinicians can help today.
Request a Private Blood Test Referral
Our clinicians can issue a private laboratory referral for a full hormone panel today — including free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, and oestradiol — without waiting for the full service to launch.
Register for Early Access
Leave your details at the top of this page and we will notify you the moment our Testosterone & Hormone Panel goes live — including any introductory pricing for early registrants.
Testosterone & Hormone Panel — coming to The GP Service soon.
Register now and be the first to know when we launch. Our hormone panels will include total and free testosterone, SHBG, LH, FSH, oestradiol, prolactin, and DHEA-S — with a clinician-reviewed interpretation of the full hormonal picture and clear guidance on what comes next.
Register for Early Access
Male & female panels available
Results within 24–48 hours
Free testosterone & SHBG included
TRT & HRT prescriptions, where appropriate
Licensed UK clinicians
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a testosterone and hormone panel measure?
A comprehensive hormone panel measures total testosterone, free testosterone (the biologically active fraction), SHBG (which determines how much testosterone is bound versus free), LH and FSH (the pituitary signals that drive hormone production), oestradiol, prolactin, and DHEA-S. Together these markers reveal whether testosterone production is adequate, whether it is being converted or bound in ways that reduce its biological effect, and where in the hormonal axis any dysfunction originates — in the gonads, the pituitary, or the hypothalamus. Panels are configured differently for men and women to reflect the different clinical questions being asked.
Do I need to fast before a hormone blood test?
Fasting is not strictly required for all hormone markers, but it is strongly recommended. Testosterone in particular shows significant diurnal variation — levels are highest between 7am and 10am and decline substantially throughout the day. Testing outside this window can produce results that are 20–30% lower than the true peak, which may lead to incorrect interpretation. We will always ask you to attend for a morning fasting sample to ensure your testosterone result is clinically meaningful. For women having cycle-dependent markers such as oestradiol and LH/FSH measured, we will advise on the appropriate cycle day.
What is the difference between total and free testosterone?
Total testosterone measures all the testosterone in the blood — including both the fraction bound to proteins (primarily SHBG and albumin) and the small fraction that is free and unbound. Only the free, unbound fraction is biologically active — able to enter cells and exert its effects on tissues. In people with elevated SHBG — which is common with ageing, obesity, liver disease, and hyperthyroidism — total testosterone can appear normal while free testosterone is significantly reduced. This is why measuring free testosterone (or calculating it from total testosterone and SHBG) is essential for an accurate clinical picture.
What causes low testosterone?
Low testosterone can originate at two levels. Primary hypogonadism occurs when the testes or ovaries fail to produce adequate hormone despite appropriate pituitary stimulation — causes include Klinefelter's syndrome, orchitis, chemotherapy or radiation, and premature ovarian insufficiency. Secondary (central) hypogonadism occurs when the pituitary or hypothalamus fails to send adequate LH and FSH signals — causes include hyperprolactinaemia (often from a pituitary adenoma or medication), significant weight loss, chronic illness, excessive exercise, opioid use, and idiopathic hypogonadotrophic hypogonadism. The LH and FSH pattern in the panel is what distinguishes these two, which is critical for determining treatment.
Can I get a testosterone prescription through The GP Service?
Yes — when this service launches, if your results and clinical assessment indicate that testosterone replacement therapy is appropriate, our licensed clinicians can prescribe in the same consultation. We follow current British Society for Sexual Medicine (BSSM) guidelines on the diagnosis and management of testosterone deficiency. Ongoing monitoring of haematocrit, PSA, oestradiol, and lipids — which are all affected by TRT — is built into the follow-up pathway. If you are already on TRT and need monitoring or a prescription renewal, we can also support that.
Is this panel suitable for women?
Absolutely. Testosterone is relevant to women's health too — it contributes to libido, energy, and wellbeing, and can be abnormally elevated in conditions such as PCOS or adrenal androgen excess. Our female hormone panel also includes FSH and oestradiol for perimenopause and fertility assessment, prolactin, DHEA-S, and SHBG. For women in their reproductive years, we will advise on cycle day timing for the most meaningful results. For women on HRT, monitoring oestradiol and testosterone levels is important for dose optimisation.
What is SHBG and why does it matter?
Sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) is a protein produced primarily by the liver that binds to testosterone and oestradiol in the blood, rendering them biologically inactive. SHBG levels increase with age, liver disease, and hyperthyroidism, and decrease with obesity, insulin resistance, hypothyroidism, and anabolic steroid use. When SHBG is elevated, a greater proportion of testosterone is bound and inactive — meaning that even a normal total testosterone may be insufficient in practice. Measuring SHBG alongside total testosterone allows calculation of free testosterone and gives a much more accurate picture of functional androgen status.
What happens if my testosterone is low?
All results are reviewed by a licensed clinician before being returned to you. If your testosterone is low, your clinician will interpret the full panel pattern to determine whether this is primary or secondary hypogonadism, review the clinical significance in the context of your symptoms, and discuss your management options. Where TRT is clinically appropriate, it can be prescribed in the same consultation. If your results suggest a pituitary cause — such as elevated prolactin or very low LH alongside low testosterone — further investigation including pituitary imaging will be arranged. You will not receive an abnormal result without a clear explanation and a plan.
How often should hormone levels be tested?
For someone not on hormone therapy, an annual check is reasonable if symptoms are present or risk factors exist — or every 2–3 years as part of routine health monitoring from the mid-30s onwards. For those on TRT, BSSM guidelines recommend testing at 3 months after initiating or adjusting therapy (to confirm target levels), then 6-monthly once stable, including haematocrit, PSA, and lipids. For women on HRT, testing at 3 months and then annually is typical. We will advise on the appropriate monitoring interval based on your individual situation and treatment status.
When is this service launching?
We expect to launch our private Testosterone & Hormone Panel shortly. Register at the top of this page to be notified as soon as it goes live. Early registrants will receive priority access and will be informed of any introductory pricing before it is made public.
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