Bluecrest introduces two new female hormone tests
Female health tests launch for women suspecting menopause
Health assessments provider, Bluecrest, has expanded its offering to include a Menopause Hormone Test – and Advanced Menopause Profile – to help women understand if they are menopausal.
Broadening female health support for women, the tests are designed to support women over- 40 with suspected menopausal symptoms, and those looking to check menopausal status.
"Traditionally a menopause diagnosis is based on symptoms alone. However, we know many women want to know what is happening during this time – so our tests offer further insight. We have included a GP consultation as part of our Advanced Menopause Profile, offering women a chance to discuss their results and symptoms – to establish the right path forward,” comments Martin Thornton, Chief Medical Officer at Bluecrest.
Bluecrest’s Menopause Hormone Test looks at follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) levels, which play a crucial role in promoting egg growth and triggering the production of Oestrogen. An FSH blood test provides insights into the health of the pituitary gland – a key regulator of reproductive hormones – and can help to assess whether women may be entering menopause. The Advanced Menopause Profile looks at FSH levels, as well as oestradiol, sex hormone binding globulin, testosterone, and thyroid stimulating hormone.
More than 90% of postmenopausal women were never taught about the menopause at school, and over 60% only started looking for information about the menopause once their symptoms had started, according to a study conducted by the University College London.1
Thornton explains: “There’s still a lot of misunderstanding and misinformation out there, and many women report feeling alone when trying to cope with difficult symptoms. Being able to take a dedicated Menopause Hormone Test could transform someone’s menopause experience.”
Dominque Kent, Bluecrest’s Chief Executive, comments: “We are so excited to launch the new Advanced Menopause Profile, which, along with a GP consultation to discuss symptoms, can tell women where they are on their menopause journey. So many women confuse perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms for burnout or other lifestyle pressures and vice versa. Our Menopause Hormone Tests give women the information they need to understand what is going on for them and take action.”
Menopause isn’t just something that impacts women in isolation. It also impacts their families – and their workplaces.
The British Menopause Society has revealed that 45% of women felt that menopausal symptoms had a negative impact on their work, and 47% who needed to take a day off work due to menopause symptoms say they wouldn’t tell their employer the real reason.2
“We know menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workplace,” says Kent, “and we know that it hits just as women are reaching senior positions. That’s talent British businesses can’t afford to lose.”
Martin added: “Menopause is protected under the Equality Act of 2010, but many businesses are still grappling with how to support women effectively. Periods are still a taboo subject in the workplace, and we need to cut through that stigma by talking about menstruation, by talking about menopause, in offices, on factory floors, and in boardrooms. If you’re an organisation that cares about wellbeing, you should care about menopause, and you should be looking for ways to support your workforce. Bluecrest health assessments, especially with this new Menopause Hormone Test, could be an important part of that picture.”
Bluecrest’s Advanced Menopause Profile supports the understanding of specific hormone levels, and can help women in their decisions around HRT, so that they can better manage the impact of menopause on their daily lives.
Kent continues: “This launch is particularly personal to me, given my own experience as a senior woman in the workplace and that of many women around me. Menopausal symptoms can be scary when you don’t know what is going on for you. We want to be able to empower and provide data about something that happens to 50% of the population, helping women manage menopause in the best way that they can.”
With NHS waiting lists for menopause specialist guidance rising to several months,2 the tests will allow women to have informed conversations with a GP about where they are on their menopause journey and understand the treatment options available to them.
· The Menopause Hormone Test is priced at £49 and includes FSH testing, offering initial insights for women seeking to identify menopause.
· The Advanced Menopause Profile is priced at £169 and includes tests for FSH, oestradiol, sex hormone binding globulin, testosterone, and thyroid stimulating hormone, plus a GP consultation.
For more information about the new menopause tests, go to Bluecrestwellness.com
https://www.bluecrestwellness.com/packages/advanced-menopause-profile
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About Bluecrest:
Bluecrest is the health intelligence company. Their mission is to help everyone live healthier for longer by making personal health monitoring easy and affordable.
Its thorough assessments help people understand what is going on inside their bodies – the good and the could be better – giving them the information they need to make healthier choices and seek support if needed.
Its network of over 14,000 in-person clinics across the UK and Ireland is conveniently designed so that a Bluecrest hub is located within 20 minutes of most locations.
Bluecrest’s clinical strategy is driven by its in-house expert, Dr Martin Thornton, who is dedicated to improving health outcomes through patient-centred prevention. A clinical advisory board made up of GPs and specialist consultants shapes its approach to achieving clinical excellence.
Bluecrest is registered with the Care Quality Commission in England, with test results processed by a market-leading accredited laboratory.
For over a decade, Bluecrest has been ensuring people can live health-confident lives, completing over 2,000+ appointments every week.
Bluecrest's assessments cater for everyone by offering personalised packages that are right for the individual. Packages start from as little as £109, which includes access to a 24/7 GP service, the MyWellness App and mental health support for a year.
