Menopause insights blood test

Checks 14 markers covering cholesterol, thyroid, blood sugar and vitamin D, aimed at women wanting a wider picture of heart, bone and metabolic health around menopause.

  • At-home test
  • Doctor reviewed
  • Female
Sample
Blood
Collection
At-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Results in
2 days
Biomarkers
14
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Tests for
  • ApoB/apoA1 ratio
  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio
  • Free thyroxine (FT4)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
  • Apolipoprotein A1
  • Apolipoprotein B
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides
  • +2 more

Test specifications

Provider
Thriva
Sample type
blood
Collection method
at-home finger-prick or nurse-taken venous sample (£60 extra)
Turnaround time
2 days
Biomarkers tested
14
At-home test
Yes
Doctor reviewed
Yes
Gender focus
Female

What's tested

14 biomarkers as listed by Thriva.

Advanced Lipid Profile (with Apolipoproteins)

  • ApoB/apoA1 ratio
  • Cholesterol
  • Total Cholesterol/HDL Ratio
  • Triglyceride/HDL ratio

Advanced Thyroid Profile (with antibodies)

  • Free thyroxine (FT4)
  • Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

Cholesterol status

  • Apolipoprotein A1
  • Apolipoprotein B
  • HDL cholesterol
  • LDL cholesterol
  • Non-HDL cholesterol
  • Triglycerides

Diabetes

  • HbA1c

Vitamins

  • Vitamin D

About this test

This test measures 14 biomarkers across four areas: cholesterol and apolipoproteins (a marker set linked to heart disease risk), a thyroid profile (TSH and free thyroxine), HbA1c for blood sugar control, and vitamin D. These are all relevant during perimenopause and menopause, when falling oestrogen is linked to weaker bones, and when an underactive or overactive thyroid can produce symptoms similar to menopause itself, such as fatigue and brain fog.

Within its comparison group of 15 menopause and perimenopause tests, this is the most detailed option: 14 markers against a group median of 5. Most peers focus narrowly on one or two hormones, so this panel gives a broader read on cardiovascular, thyroid and metabolic health alongside menopause-specific markers.

The scores reflect that trade-off. It scores well for clinical depth because of its biomarker count, and for collection convenience because it offers an at-home finger-prick option with a nurse visit alternative and results in 2 days. It scores less well on value for money, sitting well above the £99 group median at £131.

Who is it for?

This suits someone in perimenopause or menopause who wants a wider check on cardiovascular, thyroid, blood sugar and vitamin D status alongside their symptoms, rather than a narrow hormone snapshot. If you want fewer markers for less, Selph's Perimenopause and Menopause Blood Test covers 12 markers for £99, and Medichecks' Menopause Blood Test covers 5 for £69.

How it works

You can take this test at home with a finger-prick sample, or pay £60 extra for a nurse-taken venous blood draw. The sample is sent to the lab for analysis, and results are reviewed by a doctor before being returned to you, typically within 2 days.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Covers 14 biomarkers, well above the 5-marker median for menopause tests we track
  • Includes a full thyroid profile alongside cholesterol, blood sugar and vitamin D
  • Results are reviewed by a doctor before you see them
  • Results back in 2 days
  • Choice of at-home finger-prick or a nurse home visit

Cons

  • £131 is well above the £99 median for tests in its comparison group
  • Selph offers 12 markers for £99, close in depth for £32 less
  • Nurse-taken venous sample costs £60 extra

Our editorial score

Compare Health Test Score Deepest panel among the shown peers, priciest too
Editorial confidence: 10.0/10

At £131, this is the most detailed of the menopause tests we compare, covering 14 markers against a group median of 5. That depth comes at a cost: it sits well above the £99 group median, and Selph's 12-marker panel at £99 covers similar ground for less.

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 10.0/10

    14 biomarkers against a median of 5 across the 14 tests in its comparison group.

  • Collection convenience 9.0/10

    A finger-prick sample you take at home; with a venous or clinic option as well; a home nurse visit is offered; results in around 2 days, in line with or faster than similar tests.

  • Results and follow-up 7.0/10

    Results are reviewed by a doctor; the provider does not describe the report format.

  • Trust signals 10.0/10

    Trustpilot 4.6 from 3,195 reviews; accredited lab (UKAS ISO 15189 / ISO 17025 partner labs); CQC registered; doctor review as standard; trading 11+ years.

  • Value for money 4.2/10

    £131.00 against a comparison-group median of £98.50 (+33%).

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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Menopause Hormones Profile

5-hormone menopause panel priced below the group median

A blood test measuring FSH, LH, oestradiol, testosterone and thyroid-stimulating hormone, used together to help assess whether symptoms are linked to menopause or a thyroid problem instead. Suits women investigating perimenopause or menopause symptoms.

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