Why the hormone screening for women?

This blood test focuses on female hormones and provides insight into the hormones AMH, FSH, LH, estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and prolactin. It also shows the relationship between these hormones. Proper hormone balance is very important: if there is an imbalance or if hormone production declines, this can manifest itself in symptoms such as depression, weight problems, headaches and migraines, mood swings and sleep disorders, difficulty getting pregnant, no or irregular menstruation, acne, thinning head hair and excessive hair growth especially on the face, chest, back and arms. 

The blood test hormones woman will tell you if your hormones are out of balance.

During an hour-long consultation, our orthomolecular therapist Joyce will discuss the results with you and personalized advice will be given on how you can maintain or restore balance in your hormone balance. At an average of 4-6 weeks, you will have a 30-minute evaluation consultation.

Female hormones out of balance

Hormones are substances that play an important role in controlling various functions in the body. Through the release of hormones, organs and tissues are stimulated to work faster or, on the contrary, are slowed down. A good hormone balance helps processes such as growth, digestion and metabolism, but also emotions, tension and stress, to run smoothly. When your production of a hormone is too high or too low, it is said that your hormones are out of balance. This is also called a hormonal imbalance. Hormonal imbalance can be caused by the wrong diet, stress, a shortage of vitamins and minerals or obesity.

How does a female hormone self-test work?

This blood test is a hormone self-test that you can easily take at home. After your order you will receive the self-test at home via a mailbox package. You only need to take a sample using the instructions and send your sample via the included return envelope. Then your sample will be examined in a certified laboratory for a reliable result. Afterwards you will receive a report with the results that our therapists will discuss with you and give advice.

When a cycle is present: decrease between day 1 of your period and day 14 ovulation. When a cycle is absent: any day possible (between Monday through Thursday).

What to consider during the taking

Your hormone levels change during your cycle. Ideally, you should take your blood between day 1 of your period and day 14 ovulation. Take your sample on a Monday through Thursday, due to lab closures on weekends. Many women who experience hormonal imbalance have an irregular cycle and sometimes a missed cycle. In that case, take the sample on any Monday through Thursday of your choice. Take your sample before 10:00 in the morning, you do not have to be sober. Do not take your sample right after exercising or sexual activity and make sure you have a relaxing time. Stress can affect the prolactin hormone, among other things.

What can you do with the results of the comprehensive hormone test?

You will receive a full report of the results within 14 working days of taking your Hormone Self-Test. This report contains additional explanations about hormones, your results and personal recommendations to bring or keep your hormones in balance. For solving a hormonal imbalance you can think of personalised advice in the field of nutrition, exercise, sleep and relaxation, which we will discuss with you.

Schedule an appointment

You can schedule an appointment live at our Rotterdam office or make an online appointment. Be aware that it really is an investment in yourself, where live often comes across better than online (provided of course you live far away). Allow yourself this moment to get everything out of it.

Cancellation is possible up to 7 days before the appointment due to availability. Appointments can be rescheduled up to 72 hours in advance.

Notice! After purchase, you will receive your appointment confirmation within 24 hours. After 5 p.m. or on weekends it may take a little longer. We will confirm your appointment the next business day.

What happens after scheduling my appointment?

The moment you book a Hormone Examination Women + 1 hour consultation and 30 minutes evaluation, the process looks like this:

Step 1: Check our calendar to see when you would like to schedule your comprehensive hormone screening and hourly consultation with one of our therapists (online/live). Please allow 4 weeks processing time.

Step 2: After scheduling the appointment, you will receive a confirmation email giving you access to our online client environment.

Step 3: You will receive your online questionnaire with questions about your lifestyle, stress and nutrition.

Step 4: Complete this questionnaire completely and honestly before the appointment takes place.

Step 5: You will receive the self-test including manual at home via a mailbox package within 2-3 business days of purchase.

Step 6: Scan the QR code from the manual. Here you will find an extensive video in which our therapist Annefleur guides you step by step how to do your own blood collection at home. 

Caution! Watch the video first before you begin.

Step 7: Send your sample the same day via the provided return envelope.

Step 8: We receive the results from the laboratory and go over your results for the consultation along with the intake form.

Step 9: Live session? You can park for free in front of the door and you will be welcomed at our office.

Online session? You will receive the link to the video session in an email (client environment).

Step 10: At the time you have your consultation, a detailed discussion takes place with your therapist in which the advice and plan are discussed with you.

Step 11: During the consultation, there is room for questions and you get information about how you can improve your health.

Step 12: After the interview you will also receive your advice digitally (client environment) so you can review it at home and have a clear overview.

Step 13: You will work with the advice at home, if you need a follow-up session we have options for that.

Joyce is an Orthomolecular Epigenetic Therapist and is a Brain Balance coach Her passion for the profession arose several years ago after she herself developed health issues. During that period she found out that everything in the body is interconnected, and that lifestyle has a lot of influence on this. She lovingly helps people become the best version of themselves.