The measurement of Ostradiol, Progesterone and Testosterone from saliva enables us to accurately measure the free and therefore active components of these hormones. Much of these hormones is in a protein bound form that is usually measured in blood samples. It is possible to have a normal total amount of a hormone, but it may not always be functioning correctly. Analysis by blood samples has always had the serious drawback that only a very limited number of samples can be taken - providing only a "snap shot" of the hormone status and not adequately reflecting the subtle changes happening over the whole menstrual cycle.

The female hormone screen is a safe, non-invasive saliva assay that analyses levels of Progesterone and Oestrogen over a full cycle. The relative levels of these two hormones can then be plotted to indicate any abnormalities throughout the whole menstrual cycle. The levels are measured by a very sensitive and accurate technique called Enzyme Linked Immuno-Sorbant Assay (ELISA).

The test can be performed via a simple saliva kit which can be used in your own home. Once the samples have been taken, you simply post the test kit back to the laboratory.