Better2Know Menopause & perimenopause

Hormone Replacement Therapy Test

A blood test checking oestradiol and progesterone balance for people taking HRT medication, to see whether their current dose is well balanced.

Sample
Blood
Collection
Venous draw at clinic or nurse visit; also home kit £175
Results in
1 day
Biomarkers
1
Tests for
  • HRT Profile 1

Test specifications

Provider
Better2Know
Sample type
blood
Collection method
venous draw at clinic or nurse visit; also home kit £175
Turnaround time
1 day
Biomarkers tested
1
At-home test
No
Doctor reviewed
No
Gender focus
Both

What's tested

1 biomarker as listed by Better2Know.

  • HRT Profile 1

About this test

This test checks the balance of oestradiol 17-beta and progesterone in the blood, aimed at people taking hormone replacement therapy who want to see whether their current dose has these hormones within a suitable range while symptoms like hot flushes, low mood or sleep disturbance are being treated.

There is no comparison group of similar HRT tests in our data yet, so we can't say how its £295 clinic price sits against the market; Better2Know also lists a £175 home kit version of the same profile. With a single biomarker, it sits toward the lower end for clinical depth among the menopause tests we track more broadly.

Clarity scores well because the sample type, biomarker and turnaround are clearly stated. value for money is a placeholder score in the absence of peers, and results and follow-up scores lower because there is no doctor review of the result as standard, despite Better2Know's own doctors being available for a private consultation afterwards.

Who is it for?

This suits someone already taking HRT medication who wants a check on whether their hormone levels are optimally balanced, rather than someone trying to diagnose menopause symptoms for the first time.

Because there's no comparable test in our data to weigh it against, it's worth checking Better2Know's own £175 home kit version of the same profile if you would rather avoid a clinic visit.

How it works

A clinician takes a venous blood sample at a clinic or during a nurse home visit; a £175 home kit version is also available. The sample is sent to the laboratory, and results are typically ready within one working day of arrival, uploaded to your online patient area with a notification by your preferred contact method. Better2Know says an advisor will contact you once results are ready, and can arrange a private doctor consultation to discuss results and treatment options.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Checks both oestradiol and progesterone balance in one test.
  • Results typically ready within one working day of the lab receiving the sample.
  • Cheaper £175 home kit version of the same profile is available.
  • Private doctor consultation can be arranged to discuss results and HRT options.

Cons

  • No comparable tests in our data yet, so its £295 price can't be benchmarked.
  • Single biomarker profile places it low for clinical depth among menopause tests.
  • No doctor review of results as standard.

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Narrow HRT hormone check, no peers to benchmark price
Editorial confidence: 9.0/10

This test measures oestradiol and progesterone to check whether your HRT medication has your hormones in a suitable balance while you're on treatment. At £295 for the clinic version, there are no directly comparable tests in our data yet to judge its price against, and results are not reviewed by a doctor as standard.

Score breakdown

  • Clarity and documentation 9.0/10

    The listing publishes a detailed description, the full biomarker list, a stated turnaround, clear collection options, the sample type; it does not state what the report looks like.

  • Clinical depth 5.0/10

    1 biomarkers, placing it in the 9th percentile of menopause tests we track.

  • Collection convenience 10.0/10

    A blood sample taken at home by a visiting nurse or phlebotomist; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 1 days, well ahead of the menopause norm of 2.

  • Results and follow-up 3.0/10

    Results are not doctor-reviewed and no consultation is included; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 6.5/10

    Trustpilot 4.2 from 775 reviews; CQC registered; trading 18+ years.

  • Value for money 6.0/10

    £295.00; no comparable tests to benchmark against yet.

Calculated 13 September 2026 from the facts we hold about this test and provider, using our published scoring formula. Scores are not hand-edited.

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