The core hormones behind your menopause transition
Three core hormones that help you and your doctor see where you are in the perimenopause and menopause transition. A quick blood draw, no fasting needed.
No referral, no fasting. Walk in or book a slot.
How would you like to get tested?
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Reserve a slot at your nearest branch online, then walk straight in. Best if you want a guaranteed time.
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No appointment needed. Come through any branch, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:00.
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Three core hormones that map the menopause transition, from one quick blood draw.
FSH
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). Rises as the ovaries wind down; a key marker of menopausal stage.
LH
Luteinising hormone (LH). Works with FSH through the cycle and shifts across the menopause transition.
Oestrogen
Oestrogen. The main female hormone, which falls through perimenopause and menopause.
Which menopause panel is right for you?
| Panel | What you get | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hormone PanelYou are viewing | 3 markers: FSH, LH, oestrogen | R664 | |
| Comprehensive | 6 markers: adds lipids, HbA1c, CRP | R1,411 | View → |
Three steps, no GP needed
Book a slot or walk in
Reserve a time at your branch, or walk straight in. No doctor's referral, and no fasting needed.
Quick blood draw
A nurse takes a small blood sample, just a few minutes.
Results in 2 to 5 days
A colour-coded report by marker, with a free certificate you can share with your doctor.
Who is this for?
Most useful if you are moving through perimenopause or menopause and want a clearer picture.
Perimenopause symptoms
Irregular periods, hot flushes, disrupted sleep or mood changes.
Confirming your stage
You want to see where you are in the transition, with your doctor.
Reviewing your options
Considering or reviewing options such as HRT, to discuss with a doctor.
Midlife fatigue or low mood
Unexplained tiredness or low mood around midlife.
A clear baseline
You want a baseline to work from and track over time.
Tracking over time
You want to follow your hormones across the transition.
What people say
Friendly and competent staff. Both at reception and the nurse. A much simpler process than going through doctors. Thank you ladies.
The staff at reception as well as the nurses are friendly and professional. I've also always received results timeously. I would give 10 stars if I could.
Highly highly highly recommend. The experience was painless and the practice was inviting and well kept. The report was extremely detailed and informative and I would have this as top of my list for preventive care.
Amazing experience, highly professional staff. Very reasonable prices. Highly recommend.
I cannot recommend Juliette and her team enough, friendly and kind from the get go. Bloods were drawn with minimal discomfort and the labs came back quickly.
Excellent experience at Epicentre. The staff were professional, kind, and took time to explain everything clearly. The facility was clean, booking was easy, and I did not feel rushed.
What this does not do
This is a hormone screen that helps you and your doctor see where you are in the transition. It is a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis on its own.
- Hormones in perimenopause fluctuate from day to day, so a single sample is a snapshot, not the whole story.
- Menopause is a clinical picture; your doctor reads these results alongside your symptoms and history.
- This screen does not start, change or replace any treatment; decisions about HRT or other options need a doctor.
- Results are meant to inform a discussion with a registered practitioner.
Quick answers
Three walk-in labs
Durban
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Johannesburg
Mon to Fri, 08:30 to 16:00
Round out the picture
Medically reviewed by Dr Samantha Naidoo, MB ChB, FCP (SA), Medical Director at Epicentre Walk-In Labs. Reviewed 2 June 2026. Epicentre Aids Risk Management (Pty) Ltd provides diagnostic laboratory testing and does not provide diagnoses, treatment or prescriptions to the public; results are intended to inform discussions with a registered healthcare practitioner.
See where you are in the transition
No doctor's referral and no fasting needed, with results in 2 to 5 working days. Book a slot, walk in, or message us if you are not sure where to start.