The core hormones behind your cycle and fertility
Six reproductive hormones that map your menstrual cycle and help you and your doctor understand your fertility. A quick blood draw, no fasting needed. Timing to your cycle matters, so the notes below help.
No doctor's referral, no fasting. We will help you time it to your cycle.
How would you like to get tested?
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Six reproductive hormones that map your menstrual cycle and the balance behind fertility, grouped so you can see the whole picture. All from one blood draw.
Cycle-driving hormones
FSH, LH. Follicle-stimulating and luteinising hormone, which drive the cycle and trigger ovulation.
Ovulation marker
Progesterone. Rises after ovulation, so it helps confirm whether and when you are ovulating.
Oestrogen and prolactin
Oestrogen, Prolactin. Oestrogen, the main hormone across the cycle, with prolactin, which can affect periods and fertility when raised.
Testosterone
Testosterone. A small amount is normal; higher levels can affect the cycle and are part of the fertility picture.
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 trying to conceive, tracking your cycle, or looking into irregular periods.
Trying to conceive
You want to understand your cycle and hormones while trying for a baby.
Irregular periods
Your cycle is irregular, very long or very short, and you want to look into why.
Tracking ovulation
You want to confirm whether and when you are ovulating.
A fertility work-up
Your doctor has asked for hormone bloods as part of fertility tests.
Coming off contraception
You want a baseline as your cycle settles after stopping contraception.
A baseline to track
You want to follow your hormones across the cycle, with your doctor.
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 understand your cycle. It is a starting point for a conversation, not a diagnosis on its own.
- Hormones shift across the cycle and from month to month, so a single sample is a snapshot; timing and repeat tests matter.
- This panel does not, on its own, diagnose the cause of a fertility concern; it is read alongside your history.
- Fertility involves both partners; a fuller work-up may include other tests your doctor advises.
- Results are meant to inform a discussion with your doctor or a fertility specialist.
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.
Understand your cycle and fertility
No doctor's referral and no fasting needed, with results in 2 to 5 working days. Book a slot, walk in, or message us and we will help you time it to your cycle.