Perimenopause & Menopause Blood Test -Foundation
The Foundation menopause blood test Kingston for women navigating perimenopause and menopause. An entry-tier 8-marker panel covering FSH, LH, oestradiol-17-beta, prolactin, thyroid (TSH and Free T4), vitamin D and ferritin. Confirms or rules out a hormonal cause for your symptoms and surfaces the most common easy-to-correct contributors to perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms. Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor at our CQC-registered clinic opposite Kingston Station, with results in 2 to 5 working days.
By Dr Maryam Attarzadeh, GMC-registered doctor and Medical Director, KONCEPT® Medical Clinic. Last reviewed May 2026. Next review November 2026.
The Foundation panel confirms or rules out a hormonal cause. Core adds a full cardiovascular and metabolic baseline - useful particularly before starting HRT. Advanced adds progesterone, AMH, the full androgen profile, cortisol and CRP for the most complete picture in a single panel.
8 markers - menopause hormones plus thyroid, vitamin D and ferritin.
19 markers - everything in Foundation plus full lipids, HbA1c, FBC, LFTs, U&E, B12, folate.
28 markers - everything in Core plus progesterone, AMH, full androgens, cortisol and CRP.
Perimenopause and menopause cause a wide range of symptoms - hot flushes, irregular periods, mood and sleep changes, brain fog, weight gain, fatigue and joint aches. Most have a hormonal explanation but thyroid dysfunction, vitamin D deficiency and low iron can mimic or compound perimenopause and menopause symptoms. The Foundation panel checks for all eight of these together, fast and affordably.
If you want a wider health baseline before starting or adjusting HRT - or a fuller endocrine workup including progesterone, AMH and androgens - the Core panel (19 markers) and Advanced panel (28 markers) cover that. You can book either tier from the comparison above, see the full blood test range, or call the clinic and the doctor will guide you at booking.
The four pituitary and ovarian hormones that confirm or rule out perimenopause and menopause. Rising FSH alongside falling oestradiol is the classic biochemical pattern. Prolactin rules out a pituitary-driven cause of irregular cycles or unexplained symptoms.
Thyroid dysfunction is a common mimic of perimenopause symptoms - fatigue, mood and weight changes, brain fog. TSH and Free T4 together identify both clinical and sub-clinical thyroid disease that needs treating before or alongside the menopause picture.
Vitamin D deficiency is highly prevalent in the UK and is associated with bone health, mood, sleep and energy - all of which are also affected by perimenopause. Worth checking and correcting alongside hormonal management.
Heavy or irregular bleeding during perimenopause commonly causes iron deficiency, which itself causes fatigue, low mood and brain fog. Ferritin is the most sensitive marker and is often the simplest, easiest-to-correct contributor to perimenopause-related tiredness.
Once you order the Foundation menopause panel, a GMC-registered doctor at KONCEPT® reviews the request for clinical suitability before the appointment is confirmed. If you still bleed regularly, the doctor will guide you on the best day of your cycle for FSH, LH and oestradiol.
FSH and LH for ovarian reserve and pituitary feedback, oestradiol-17-beta for the principal ovarian hormone, prolactin to rule out alternative causes of cycle change, full thyroid (TSH and Free T4) because thyroid symptoms mimic menopause, vitamin D and ferritin for the most common easy-to-correct contributors to fatigue and low mood.
Bloods are drawn in our CQC-registered Kingston clinic by an experienced practitioner. Samples are processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory.
Booked online without a referral. Same-day, Saturday and out-of-hours appointments are offered subject to availability. The clinic is opposite Kingston Station, with parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
After the test, a short outcome note is sent to your email, password-protected. The note states either that results are normal and no follow-up is needed, or that a GP review is recommended. If a GP review is recommended you can choose your NHS GP, or a KONCEPT® GP consultation at £149.
If you would like a GP to discuss your symptoms, advise on whether this panel is the right starting point for you and direct further investigation, including conversations about HRT, the GP-led pathway is the Wellwomen Check (£399): a personalised GP consultation building a tailored treatment plan, with 10% off any Women's Blood Test if the GP identifies a clinical need.
Online home-kit menopause packages post a finger-prick kit and return an emailed PDF. At KONCEPT® the panel is a venous draw in our Kingston clinic, reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor, with cycle-aware sample timing for women who are still bleeding.
| Home-kit menopause panel | KONCEPT® Menopause Foundation | |
|---|---|---|
| Sample collection | Self-administered finger-prick. Reproductive hormones and thyroid markers can be technically measured this way but small-volume samples are more prone to assay variability. | Venous draw in-clinic by an experienced practitioner, giving consistent assay quality across all 8 markers. |
| Cycle-aware timing | Not enforced. FSH, LH and oestradiol can swing widely across the cycle in perimenopause, and results taken outside day 2-5 may be misleading. | If you still bleed, the doctor schedules the appointment to day 2-5 of the cycle for interpretable FSH/LH/oestradiol. If your cycle is irregular or absent the doctor advises optimal timing. |
| Who reviews the result | Algorithm-generated PDF. Doctor commentary is a paid add-on, often by an unnamed locum unfamiliar with your history. | Reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor, with a short outcome note sent by secure password-protected email. The outcome is either "normal, no follow-up needed" or "GP review recommended". The doctor review and outcome note are included in the £338 panel price. Any GP review is a separate booking: your NHS GP at no NHS charge, or a KONCEPT® GP consultation at £149. |
| If HRT is the right next step | "See your GP." No onward private route, no integrated treatment. | Discussed in clinic with the reviewing doctor, with referral to your NHS GP or a private HRT specialist as appropriate, and a clinical summary shared with your NHS GP for continuity. |
| Regulation | Online retailer. No CQC oversight of clinical interpretation. | CQC-registered private clinic. GMC-registered doctors. ICO-registered for data protection. |
| Sharing with your NHS GP | Not offered. You'd email the PDF yourself. | With your written consent, a clinical summary is sent to your NHS GP so records stay joined up. |
The NHS provides comprehensive menopause care and remains the right route for many women. KONCEPT® complements that care for patients who would prefer a more comprehensive single-visit panel alongside their NHS GP. Where helpful, we share results with your NHS GP for continuity.
| Standard NHS menopause approach | What KONCEPT® adds | |
|---|---|---|
| Booking and access | Via your registered NHS GP, subject to local appointment availability and clinical prioritisation. | Book directly without a referral. Same-day, Saturday and out-of-hours appointments offered at the Kingston clinic, subject to availability. |
| Use of blood tests in diagnosis | NICE NG23 advises that perimenopause and menopause are diagnosed clinically in women aged 45 and over with typical symptoms, so first-line NHS care often does not include hormone blood tests. Tests may be considered in younger women or where the picture is uncertain. | An 8-marker hormonal and easy-to-correct-contributor panel is available on request. Useful for women who want objective data, for those under 45, for those with an atypical picture, or as a baseline before considering HRT. Interpreted against symptoms and stage, not in isolation. |
| Time with the reviewing doctor | Length of GP consultation varies by region and provider. | A 30-minute dedicated consultation with a GMC-registered doctor is offered alongside every panel for patients who would like one. A written plain-English outcome note is included as standard. |
| Onward specialist input | NHS menopause clinic and gynaecology referral times vary by region, clinical urgency and provider. NHS HRT initiation pathways also vary locally. | If onward private input is helpful, the reviewing doctor can refer to a private HRT specialist or facilitate continuity with your NHS GP for HRT initiation. Same-clinic dermatology, aesthetics and BUPA-recognised vascular surgery available where relevant. |
| Cost | Free at the point of use. | All-in £338 (£299 test fee plus the one-off £39 administration fee). |
| Continuity with your NHS record | Tests are added to your NHS record automatically. | With your written consent, a clinical summary is sent to your NHS GP so the result is added to your NHS record alongside your ongoing care. |
Source: NHS first-line approach reflects NICE NG23: Menopause: identification and management and the related CKS Menopause. NHS provision varies by region and clinical context, and the NHS pathway remains appropriate for many patients. KONCEPT® encourages continued NHS GP involvement and shares clinical summaries with your NHS GP on request.
Online, in person at the clinic, or added during a GP consultation. Each request is reviewed by one of our GMC-registered doctors for clinical appropriateness.
An experienced practitioner takes your sample in-clinic. No fasting required. If you still have regular periods, days 2 to 5 of your cycle are most informative. Stop biotin supplements 48 to 72 hours before.
Samples are processed by an accredited UK pathology laboratory.
Most results within 2 to 5 working days. A short outcome note from the doctor with your next-step plan is sent to your email, password-protected.
Already had a Wellwomen Check (£399 personalised GP consultation)? If the GP identified a clinical need for blood work during your consultation, you qualify for 10% off this panel. Mention your Wellwomen booking reference at checkout.
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms commonly sit alongside HRT decisions, bone health concerns, weight changes and hair loss. The doctor can recommend the most useful additional panel or service at booking.
Could it be PCOS instead? Irregular periods, acne, unwanted facial or body hair, scalp hair thinning and weight changes can be perimenopausal, but they can also be features of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), particularly if symptoms started in your 20s or early 30s and have persisted. If the picture has been there for a long time, or if oestradiol or FSH come back unexpectedly normal on the Foundation panel, the doctor may suggest moving to the PCOS Blood Test, a 14-marker hormonal and metabolic panel covering SHBG, free androgen index, AMH, 17-OHP and fasting insulin. Many women in their late 30s and 40s have features of both.
KONCEPT® Medical Clinic offers the Foundation menopause and hormone health panel for women in perimenopause and menopause across the KT and SW postcodes. Patients book from Kingston upon Thames, Surbiton, New Malden, Wimbledon, Richmond upon Thames, Putney, Teddington, Hampton, Esher, Cobham, Walton-on-Thames, Thames Ditton and Twickenham. The clinic is at 46 to 48 Wood Street, opposite Kingston Station, two minutes from the Bentall Centre, and is reachable by train from Waterloo (around 28 minutes) or by car off the A3.
Women travel from across Surrey and South West London because the combination is hard to find on a single visit: a doctor-ordered FSH LH oestradiol blood test alongside thyroid, vitamin D and ferritin, cycle-aware sample timing for women still bleeding, a GMC-registered doctor reviewing every result, and a clear next-step plan for HRT, bone health or onward referral. Whether you are searching for a perimenopause blood test Kingston women rate, an entry menopause blood test UK doctors actually review, the right foundation menopause panel to start with, the answer to "am I in perimenopause" with objective data, or a menopause blood test Wimbledon or menopause blood test Teddington locals can reach quickly, book online or call 020 8129 1011.
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Genuine reviews from our Google Business Profile and verified-patient reviews. Individual experiences vary; results are typically returned within 2 to 5 working days.
The Foundation panel is the entry-tier menopause and hormone health blood test for women aged roughly 40 to 55 who are experiencing typical perimenopause symptoms - hot flushes, night sweats, irregular periods, mood changes, sleep disturbance, brain fog or unexplained fatigue - and want a clear answer on whether the picture is hormonal. It covers the eight markers that confirm or rule out perimenopause and menopause. Core (19 markers) adds full lipids, HbA1c, FBC, LFTs and U&E. Advanced (28 markers) adds progesterone, AMH, full androgens, cortisol and CRP.
For women over 45, NICE guidance recommends diagnosing perimenopause or menopause from symptoms rather than blood tests, because hormones fluctuate widely month to month. For women under 45 with menopause symptoms, or for anyone who wants a clearer biochemical picture before deciding about HRT or treatment, FSH, LH and oestradiol blood results are clinically useful. The Foundation panel is designed for this picture and the doctor reviews each result in the context of your age, cycle and symptoms.
Most results are returned within 2 to 5 working days. If a specific test takes longer, you will be informed in advance.
No. You can book online, in person at the clinic, or add the panel during a GP consultation at KONCEPT®. The doctor reviews each request for clinical appropriateness before the blood draw.
If you still have regular periods, days 2 to 5 of the cycle are most informative for FSH, LH and oestradiol. If your cycle is irregular or absent, the doctor will guide you on timing at booking. Thyroid, vitamin D and ferritin are stable across the cycle.
No fasting is required for the Foundation panel. Stay well hydrated on the day. Stop biotin supplements 48 to 72 hours before the test as biotin interferes with several lab assays including TSH and Free T4. Mention any HRT, oral contraceptive pill, thyroid medication or fertility treatment so the doctor can interpret your results correctly.
Foundation is the right starting point if your symptoms point at perimenopause or menopause and you want a clear hormonal picture. Core adds lipids, HbA1c, FBC, LFTs, U&E, B12 and folate - useful as a wider health check, particularly before or during HRT. Advanced adds progesterone, AMH, full androgens, Free T3, morning cortisol and CRP - the right panel if you have a complex picture, suspected adrenal involvement, or want everything in one go before starting HRT.
All tests are reviewed before and after the test by one of our GMC-registered doctors. A short outcome note with a next-step plan is sent to your email, password-protected. If results are clearly perimenopausal or menopausal, the doctor will recommend a follow-up GP consultation to discuss HRT and lifestyle options - either with your NHS GP or with one of our GPs at KONCEPT® (a £149 consultation fee applies if you choose KONCEPT®).
Yes. If your Foundation results suggest a deeper workup is needed - for example a full cardiovascular and metabolic baseline before HRT - the doctor will recommend the Core or Advanced panel and you can add the additional markers without repeating ones already done. A second £39 administration fee applies to the upgrade booking.
A single administration fee that covers your whole visit, charged once per visit and never per test, however many tests you book. The all-in Foundation panel price of £338 already includes it.
46 to 48 Wood Street, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1UW. KONCEPT® Medical Clinic is located opposite Kingston station. Parking nearby at the Bentall Centre.
Home-kit menopause panels post a finger-prick kit and return an algorithm-generated PDF. At KONCEPT® the sample is a venous draw in our Kingston clinic. If you are still bleeding, the doctor will guide you on sample timing to day 2 to 5 of your cycle so FSH, LH and oestradiol are interpretable. The result is reviewed by a GMC-registered doctor, and you receive a short outcome note by secure password-protected email. The outcome is either "normal, no follow-up needed" or "GP review recommended". The doctor review and outcome note are included in the £338 panel price. If a GP review is recommended, it is a separate booking: your NHS GP at no NHS charge, or a KONCEPT® GP consultation at £149. For GP-led menopause advice from the outset, the Wellwomen Check (£399) is the GP-led consultation pathway. See the comparison table above for the full side-by-side.
It is a real and common question, particularly for women in their late 30s and 40s with irregular periods, acne, unwanted facial or body hair, scalp hair thinning or weight changes. Both conditions can produce the same surface symptoms. A few pointers we use clinically: PCOS symptoms typically started in your 20s or early 30s and have been there for a long time, often with a family history. Perimenopause symptoms usually appear later, often with hot flushes, night sweats, vaginal dryness or new sleep disturbance. Blood patterns differ too. Perimenopause tends to show rising FSH and falling oestradiol over time, while PCOS shows a high LH:FSH ratio with normal-to-high oestradiol plus raised androgens. If the Foundation menopause panel comes back unexpectedly normal, or your history suggests PCOS, the doctor will recommend moving to the PCOS Blood Test (14 markers, including SHBG, AMH, 17-OHP and fasting insulin) for a Rotterdam-criteria-aligned assessment. Many women in this age group have features of both, and the doctor can help untangle which is driving which.
The NHS is the right route for many women in perimenopause and menopause, and we work alongside it. NICE NG23 advises that menopause is diagnosed clinically in women over 45 with typical symptoms, so first-line NHS care often does not include hormone blood tests at this age. The KONCEPT® Foundation panel is useful for women who want objective data, for those under 45, for those with an atypical picture, or as a baseline before considering HRT. A 30-minute consultation with a GMC-registered doctor is offered alongside the panel for patients who would like one. With your written consent we share a clinical summary with your NHS GP so the result is added to your NHS record alongside your ongoing care.
All in £338. Same-day, evening and Saturday appointments available. No GP referral needed. Doctor-reviewed result, sent securely to your email.
Serving Kingston upon Thames and the surrounding KT, SW and TW catchment - Surbiton, Wimbledon, Richmond, Putney, Teddington, New Malden, Esher, Thames Ditton, Walton-on-Thames, Twickenham, Hampton, Raynes Park and Wandsworth.
This page is for information only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Results require interpretation by a qualified clinician. NICE guidance for women over 45 recommends diagnosing perimenopause and menopause clinically. Blood tests are most useful in younger women and where the clinical picture is unclear.