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[allie007]

Hi ladies
I ordered one of those online blood tests and the kit was delivered today. Would anyone know if there is a best time for me to use the test? I use Estradot patches  and change on a Monday morning and Thursday evening.

[CLKD]

I think you need to speak to a Pharmacist, surely the kit has instructions 

[allie007]

Says in morning of day 3 of your period. Can't remember the last time i had one! Just wondered if anyone who has had monitoring blood tests has had them done at a particular time, like the day after patch change day? Or if it doesnt matter.

[karenc1900]

I did one of these, I have a mirena coil and have not had a period for years ! I also use Estrodot patches. I did the blood test before 9am, as it says, don't think it matters what day..those lancets hurt though 😳

[allie007]

Im trying not to think about the pain 🙈

[Mandee]

Hi allie007,
I've been thinking about getting one of these tests, would be interesting to see the results!
Which one did you get, was it the full hormone one with 9 tests from Medichecks?

[allie007]

Hi Mandee
Hope you're ok this eve.
I got it from Thriva, its the Female hormone check, 5 tests. I paid £39 for it, is normally £79 but I found a discount code x

[Hurdity]

Hi allie007 - I would do the blood test in the morning and also half-way between patch change tme to give you an average of what they might be. I just had a blood tests done with the doc and had a surprising very low oestrogen level at the time I was due to change the patch - so low I thought it must be a mistake! Your levels will be lower in the morning too so that needs to be factored in. Really they are just a snapshot in time - especially just one reading.

Hurdity x

[allie007]

Thank you Hurdity, that will mean either Sunday or Wednesday. Will have to be Wednesday as it says to send the same day x