Health Investigations · Her Healthcare UK
Understand what's actually going on.
Diagnostics that go further than a standard blood panel.
Most routine checks tell you whether something’s wrong. Her Healthcare investigations tell you why — and what to do about it. Comprehensive, GP-reviewed, and built into a care plan that acts on what we find.
Comprehensive blood panels
GP-reviewed results
Actionable findings
Follow-up included
In plain language
What each marker actually
means for your life
Each one written as a real conversation — not clinical jargon.
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Hormonal Balance
"I feel like a different person before my period."
Oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone — they don’t just run your cycle. They shape your mood, sleep, skin, memory, and metabolism. We check them at the right point in your cycle, not just when it’s convenient.
Blood panel · Cycle timing
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Your Cycle as a Vital Sign
"My period is all over the place and nobody seems concerned."
Your menstrual cycle is one of the most powerful diagnostic tools available. Flow, pain, regularity, PMS symptoms — all of it tells us about your hormones, inflammation levels, stress load, and nutritional status.
Cycle mapping · Flow analysis
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Energy & Fatigue
"I'm exhausted all the time and I don't know why."
Fatigue is the most common symptom women report — and the most dismissed. We investigate iron, B12, vitamin D, thyroid, cortisol, sleep, and blood sugar to find out exactly what’s driving it.
Full blood panel · Cortisol · Thyroid
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Metabolic Health
"I eat well but I keep gaining weight — especially around my middle."
Women’s metabolism is directly tied to hormones. As oestrogen shifts across your cycle and across decades, so does how your body handles blood sugar, stores fat, and uses energy.
Insulin · HbA1c · Lipid profile
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Heart & Cardiovascular Health
"I didn't think heart disease was something I needed to worry about yet."
Oestrogen protects your heart. When it falls at menopause, cardiovascular risk rises sharply. We track blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation from your 30s — not your 60s.
Blood pressure · Cholesterol · CRP
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Bone Density
"I didn't know bone loss could start in my 30s."
Women lose up to 20% of bone density in the first five years after menopause. But the foundations are built — or not built — much earlier. We check vitamin D and refer for DEXA scans at the right time.
Vitamin D · Calcium · DEXA referral
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Thyroid Function
"I've been told my thyroid is normal but I still feel terrible."
Thyroid disorders are 5–8x more common in women than men. A basic TSH test misses a lot. We run a full panel — TSH, free T3, free T4, and antibodies — to see the complete picture.
TSH · Free T3 · Free T4 · Antibodies
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Gut & Digestive Health
"I'm always bloated. I've been told it's just IBS."
Your gut and hormones are in constant conversation. Oestrogen is partly regulated by gut bacteria. Bloating, constipation, food sensitivities — these aren’t things to just live with. We look at digestion alongside hormones and inflammation.
Gut assessment · Inflammation · Food sensitivity
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Skin, Hair & Nails
"My hair has been falling out for months and no one seems concerned."
These are not cosmetic concerns. They are diagnostic signals. Hair thinning, brittle nails, adult acne — all can signal iron deficiency, thyroid dysfunction, or hormonal imbalance. We take them seriously.
Iron · Zinc · Thyroid · Hormones
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Mental Health & Brain
"I feel anxious and foggy — but only at certain points in my cycle."
Women are twice as likely to experience anxiety and depression as men — and this is biology, not personality. Progesterone calms the brain. Oestrogen regulates serotonin. When these shift, everything shifts.
Hormone tracking · Sleep · Nutrient panel
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Nutrient Levels
"I take vitamins but have no idea if they're actually doing anything."
Women are disproportionately affected by iron deficiency (blood loss), vitamin D deficiency (UK climate), B12 (especially plant-based diets), and magnesium (depleted by stress). We test properly and replace based on real levels — not guesswork.
Iron · Ferritin · B12 · Vitamin D · Magnesium
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Sexual & Intimate Health
"Sex has become painful but I haven't told anyone."
Libido, vaginal health, pelvic pain, and sexual wellbeing are legitimate health issues — not things to push through or be embarrassed about. Low desire, painful sex, and vaginal dryness can all signal hormonal imbalance. We ask. We listen. We help.
Hormonal profile · Gynaecology · Wellbeing
In plain language
Your body is not separate parts Neither is our care.
A standard GP treats what you came in with. We look at how everything connects — because in a woman’s body, everything does. Your hormones affect your gut, which affects your mood, which affects your sleep, which affects your energy. We see it all.
Oestrogen doesn't just run your cycle. It runs everything.
This is the part most GPs skip. Your hormones touch almost every system in your body — and when they shift, everything shifts with them.
Brain & Mood
Regulates serotonin and dopamine — the feel-good chemicals
Heart
Protects blood vessels and keeps cholesterol in balance
Bones
Maintains density — loss accelerates when oestrogen falls
Skin & Hair
Keeps skin plump, hair growing, nails strong
Metabolism
Regulates fat storage, blood sugar, energy use
Sleep
Works with progesterone to regulate deep, restorative sleep
💡 Why heart disease is missed in women
Oestrogen protects blood vessel walls. After menopause, when oestrogen falls, cardiovascular risk rises rapidly — often surpassing men’s. But because heart disease was studied in men, the signs in women are different and frequently missed.
💡 Why autoimmune conditions hit women harder
Around 80% of autoimmune conditions affect women. Oestrogen plays a complex role in immune regulation — which is why conditions like thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus are so much more common in women.
💡 Why brain fog is real — and hormonal
Oestrogen supports cognitive function, memory, and concentration. Many women first notice brain fog in perimenopause — not because they are stressed or anxious, but because their oestrogen is changing.
Across your whole life
Your health changes.
Your care should too.
Every decade brings different hormonal patterns, different risks, different priorities. Here’s what we focus on at each stage.
20s & 30s
Building Your Foundation
Your reproductive hormones are most active. This is when patterns are established — for better or worse.
Cycle health & contraception review
Fertility awareness & planning
Metabolic & nutritional baseline
Thyroid & iron screening
Mental health & stress patterns
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Late 30s & 40s
The Shift Begins
Hormones start to fluctuate — often years before you realise. Sleep, mood, and energy can all change without obvious reason.
Cycle health & contraception review
Fertility awareness & planning
Metabolic & nutritional baseline
Thyroid & iron screening
Mental health & stress patterns
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50s
The Menopause Transition
Not just hot flushes. Menopause is a whole-body transition affecting your brain, heart, bones, and metabolic health.
Cycle health & contraception review
Fertility awareness & planning
Metabolic & nutritional baseline
Thyroid & iron screening
Mental health & stress patterns
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60s & Beyond
Longevity & Thriving
The focus shifts to longevity — protecting your heart, brain, and bones, and making sure the next decades are your healthiest.
Cycle health & contraception review
Fertility awareness & planning
Metabolic & nutritional baseline
Thyroid & iron screening
Mental health & stress patterns
Your care pathway
The philosophy behind every consultation
Most GP experiences end at the consultation. Ours begins there. Here is exactly what happens at every step when you choose Her Healthcare.
Whether you need a single appointment or are looking for ongoing support, the pathway is seamless, coordinated, and centred entirely on your health — not a system.
Immediately on booking
You receive our pre-assessment form
No referral needed. No phone queues. Choose online or in-person, pick a time that suits you — same-day slots are often available. It really is that straightforward.
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Sent automatically
Fully confidential
GP reviews before you arrive
Your appointment
A real 45–60 minute consultation
Before your appointment you’ll receive a brief health assessment form. This lets your GP review your background and the reason for your visit in advance — so your consultation time is spent on you, not on admin.
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Online or in-person
All 12 markers considered
No rushing
We arrange everything
Tests, bloods & specialist referrals
Your GP approaches your health through the lens of women’s physiology, hormonal health, life stage, and lifestyle. This isn’t a generic appointment — it’s a conversation built around the full picture of your health.
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Online or in-person
All 12 markers considered
No rushing
Within 48 hours
Your written care plan
After your consultation, you leave with a clear plan. If investigations or referrals are needed, your GP coordinates them. You do not need to chase results or navigate the system alone — we handle that.
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Lifestyle first
Short & long-term goals
Medication only if needed
Always
Ongoing reviews — we don't wait for you to get worse
Whether you return for follow-up or join a membership plan, your GP builds a cumulative understanding of your health over time — so every future appointment starts from where you left off, not from scratch.
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6-week review
Annual health review
Same GP always
You deserve a GP who sees
all of you
Not just the symptom you came in with. All twelve of these markers. Every stage of your life. For the long term.