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Do I not need the blood test on certain day?

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shakeneggs · 06/05/2025 14:07

I am having these blood tests;

FSH & LH

Estradiol

Prolactin

TSH

Along with other tests for my on going symptoms;

B12

Folate

Ferritin

Vit D

Full Blood Count

Liver Function

HBA1C

The receptionist said that the hormone related ones don’t need to be done at any particular time in my cycle or day but I read otherwise? Does anyone know?

I hope they give me some answers though.

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JinglingSpringbells · 06/05/2025 14:23

If it's for fertility and you are under 45, the FSH, estradiol etc needs to be done between Day2 to 5 of your cycle (so usually during a period.)

Over 45 and for peri or menopause, they don't do blood tests anyway as they are unreliable.

Vitamins, iron etc can be done any time.

shakeneggs · 06/05/2025 14:30

JinglingSpringbells · 06/05/2025 14:23

If it's for fertility and you are under 45, the FSH, estradiol etc needs to be done between Day2 to 5 of your cycle (so usually during a period.)

Over 45 and for peri or menopause, they don't do blood tests anyway as they are unreliable.

Vitamins, iron etc can be done any time.

Oh that’s interesting. I’m 37 but having signs of perimenopause and these are what the doctor has recommended.

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