Advanced Thyroid Hormones Test (EFP3)

Name: Advanced Thyroid Hormones Test (EFP3)
SKU: 6668
Price: 119.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£119.00

A simple finger-prick test to perform an advanced assessment of thyroid hormones.

Categories: Female Fertility Tests, Male Fertility Tests Tag: thyroid hormones

Description

A simple finger-prick test to perform an advanced assessment of thyroid hormones.

Which biomarkers are tested?

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Thyroxine (T4)
Free Thyroxine (FT4)
Free Triiodothyronine (FT3)
Thyroid peroxidase antibodies (TPO)
Thyroglobulin antibodies (Tg)

Who should take this test?

Women and men who are planning a pregnancy or actively trying to conceive, particularly if they have thyroid disorders or after recurrent miscarriages or failed fertility treatment.

What is the process?

Order online
Receive a discrete test kit
Collect the sample
Post the kit using free packaging provided
Receive your results reviewed by our clinical team

How long will it take to get the results?

Up to 2 working days

About Basic Thyroid Hormones Test

Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. This hormone stimulates the thyroid gland, located in the front of your neck, to produce thyroid hormones: thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3).
Some thyroxine (T4) in your blood is bound to proteins, and some thyroxine (T4) circulates freely, or unbound from proteins. Testing for unbound thyroxine (FT4) is more accurate than testing for bound thyroxine (T4). In peripheral tissues, thyroxine (T4) is changed to triiodothyronine (T3) which is the most active thyroid hormone. These hormones control your metabolism.
The thyroid gland can overproduce (hyperthyroidism) or underproduce (hypothyroidism) thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism can each negatively impact fertility—both the ability to become pregnant and the ability to carry a baby to term.
Andreia Trigo RN

If your thyroid level hormones are low (hypothyroidism), your fertility may be affected by:	If your thyroid level hormones are high (hyperthyroidism), your fertility may be affected by:
Disruption of the menstrual cycle, making it harder to conceive. Interference with the release of an egg from the ovaries (ovulation) Increased risk of miscarriage Increased risk of premature birth	Disrupting the menstrual cycle Causing a reduction in sperm count Increasing the risk of early-term miscarriage Increasing the risk for premature birth
Common symptoms of low thyroid hormone levels include:	Common symptoms of high thyroid hormone levels include:
Frequent and heavy menstrual cycles Fatigue Lethargy Muscle soreness Forgetfulness Dry skin and hair Weight gain Intolerance to cold	Feeling nervous and anxious Palpitations Weight loss

Once diagnosed, thyroid imbalances can be treated but even then it is important to continue to monitor levels of thyroid hormones to ensure that your levels remain optimal.