Specialist Blood Testing

Blood tests can provide valuable information about your hormonal health, fertility, general wellbeing and other medical concerns. They can help investigate symptoms, support a diagnosis, identify certain deficiencies and guide decisions about your care.

At West Wales Women’s Wellbeing, we offer a range of specialist blood tests and profiles covering women’s health, fertility, menopause, pregnancy screening and general wellbeing.

Whether you are experiencing symptoms that need investigating, exploring your fertility, seeking answers following recurrent miscarriage or simply want to understand more about your health, our Consultant Gynaecologist can help identify which tests may be appropriate for your individual circumstances.

What can we help you with?

We offer a range of blood tests and screening options, including:

Hormone profiles

Hormone testing can help investigate certain symptoms and provide information about reproductive and hormonal health.

Depending on your needs, testing may include:

Reproductive hormones – including FSH, LH and oestradiol, where appropriate, to help investigate menstrual or hormonal concerns.
Progesterone – which may be measured at an appropriate point in your menstrual cycle to help assess whether ovulation has occurred.
AMH (anti-Müllerian hormone) – a marker that can help assess ovarian reserve in certain fertility assessments.
Testosterone and other androgens – which may be recommended when investigating symptoms such as increased facial hair, acne or other signs of hormonal imbalance.
Prolactin and thyroid function – which may be assessed when investigating irregular periods, fertility concerns or other relevant symptoms.

The most appropriate tests depend on your symptoms, medical history and the clinical question being investigated. Hormone levels can vary throughout the menstrual cycle, so some tests need to be taken at a particular time.

Well Woman blood profiles

Our Well Woman testing options can help provide information about aspects of your general health.

Depending on the profile selected, tests may assess:

Full blood count – to investigate anaemia and other abnormalities in blood cells.
Iron and ferritin – to assess iron levels, particularly where heavy periods or fatigue are concerns.
Thyroid function – to investigate possible thyroid-related symptoms.
Vitamin B12, folate and vitamin D – to assess selected nutritional factors where appropriate.
Blood glucose and HbA1c – to assess blood sugar levels and help investigate or monitor diabetes.
Cholesterol and lipid profile – to assess cholesterol levels and cardiovascular risk factors.
Liver and kidney function – to provide information about how these organs are working.

The tests included will depend on the profile chosen. Your results should be interpreted alongside your symptoms, medical history and other relevant health information.

Blood tests to support diagnosis

Blood tests can help investigate symptoms and support the assessment of certain medical conditions. Depending on your circumstances, these may include tests relating to:

Hormonal imbalances and menstrual irregularities.
Thyroid disorders.
Iron deficiency and anaemia.
Nutritional deficiencies.
Metabolic health, including diabetes risk.
Inflammation or other specific medical concerns.
Selected investigations recommended as part of a wider gynaecological assessment.

Blood tests do not diagnose every condition on their own. Your consultant can explain which tests may be useful and whether examination, ultrasound imaging or other investigations are also needed.

Fertility and reproductive health

If you are trying to conceive or would like to understand more about your reproductive health, blood tests may form part of your fertility assessment.

Depending on your individual circumstances, these may include:

Reproductive hormone testing.
AMH testing to help assess ovarian reserve.
Progesterone testing to help assess ovulation.
Thyroid function and prolactin testing where indicated.
Other investigations selected according to your medical and reproductive history.

Blood test results are only one part of fertility assessment. Your consultant can explain what your results may mean and whether additional investigations, such as pelvic ultrasound or HyCoSy tubal patency testing, may be appropriate.

Recurrent miscarriage investigations

Experiencing recurrent miscarriage can be emotionally difficult, and it is understandable to want answers.

Selected blood tests may form part of an assessment following recurrent pregnancy loss. Depending on your history, these may include investigations relating to:

Thyroid function – to identify thyroid problems that may be relevant to pregnancy.
Antiphospholipid antibodies – to investigate antiphospholipid syndrome, an autoimmune condition associated with pregnancy complications.
Blood glucose and other metabolic factors – where clinically indicated.
Other targeted investigations – selected according to your pregnancy history, previous results and clinical assessment.

Not every test is appropriate for every patient, and blood tests cannot always identify the cause of miscarriage. Your consultant can help determine which investigations may be useful and whether further assessment or referral to a specialist recurrent miscarriage service is recommended.

Pink/Blue Early Gender Blood Test

Our Pink/Blue Early Gender Blood Test offers an early way to find out your baby’s sex from a maternal blood sample, from as early as 6 weeks of pregnancy.

The test analyses cell-free DNA in your blood to identify whether male-specific DNA is detected. It is a simple, non-invasive test that does not pose the same risks as procedures that involve entering the womb.

If you would like to find out more about the test, when it can be performed, our team will be happy to help.

NIPT – Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing

NIPT is a specialist blood test offered during pregnancy to screen for the chance of certain chromosomal conditions.

Using a blood sample from the pregnant person, the test analyses cell-free DNA circulating in the bloodstream to assess the chance of conditions such as Down’s syndrome (trisomy 21), Edwards’ syndrome (trisomy 18) and Patau’s syndrome (trisomy 13), depending on the screening package selected.

At West Wales Women’s Wellbeing, we offer a range of NIPT packages, with testing available from 10 weeks of pregnancy for the standard NIPT options. Our early gender testing package is available from 6 weeks, subject to the requirements of the service.

NIPT is a screening test, not a diagnostic test. A higher-chance result does not confirm that a baby has a chromosomal condition, and further testing may be recommended. A lower-chance result cannot exclude every possible condition.

Our team can explain the available options and what each test can and cannot tell you.

Which blood tests right for me?

Blood testing can be helpful when investigating symptoms, assessing specific aspects of your health or answering a particular clinical question. However, more testing is not always better, and not every test is useful for every person.

Some results can be affected by the timing of the test, medication, recent illness or normal hormonal variation. Certain tests, including AMH, also have important limitations and should not be interpreted as a standalone measure of your ability to conceive.

If you are unsure which tests you need, our Consultant Gynaecologist can help you understand the options and identify appropriate investigations based on your individual circumstances.

Book specialist blood testing

Whether you are exploring your fertility, investigating symptoms, reviewing your hormonal health, seeking a Well Woman profile or enquiring about NIPT, West Wales Women’s Wellbeing offers a range of testing options to support your care.