Women's Energy Panel
Your hormones are the headline; this is the rest of the story. Oestradiol, progesterone, LH, FSH, testosterone and cortisol, plus iron studies and a full blood count: the picture behind tiredness that will not lift, heavy periods, hair thinning and cycle changes. 29 biomarkers in one blood draw, no fasting needed.
One-time payment of A$249. GST included. No subscription.
What this panel measures
- Oestradiol and progesterone: The two cycle hormones. Together they show where you are in your cycle and whether the balance between them fits how you feel.
- LH and FSH: The brain's signals to the ovaries. Read together, they show where you are in your cycle and how the ovaries are responding.
- Testosterone: Total testosterone, free testosterone, SHBG and free androgen index. Women need it too: it shapes energy, mood, libido, skin and hair.
- Cortisol: Your stress hormone. It is highest first thing in the morning and falls through the day, which is why a before-10am draw is recommended and why it is read against a morning reference range.
- Iron studies: Ferritin, iron, transferrin, transferrin saturation and TIBC. Low iron stores are one of the most common reasons women feel flat, and heavy periods make it more likely.
- Full blood count: Haemoglobin, red and white cells and platelets: 15 markers that show whether low iron is affecting your blood count and give a baseline for immune and blood health.
Who this panel is for
Have you noticed any of these:
- tiredness that does not lift no matter how much you sleep
- periods that are heavier, more irregular or more painful than they used to be
- hair thinning, skin changes or brain fog you cannot pin down
- mood and energy that swing with your cycle
- wondering whether it is your hormones, your iron or both
- a hormone result that was 'normal' when you still do not feel right
How it works
- Order online, no GP referral needed.
- Visit any of 2,000+ accredited collection centres across Australia.
- Results delivered same day to your personal dashboard with clear explanations.
Sample and turnaround
Single blood draw at any Sonic Healthcare collection centre (other pathology networks cannot see your order). No fasting needed. A morning visit (before 10am) gives the most accurate cortisol reading. Day 2 to 5 of your cycle gives the cleanest baseline for oestradiol, LH and FSH; about 7 days before your next period (day 21 of a 28-day cycle) if you want progesterone to show whether you ovulated. If you are not cycling regularly, any day is fine. Results back same day.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast before this test?
No. Nothing in this panel needs an empty stomach. A morning visit before 10am is recommended because cortisol is highest early in the day, and that is the reading the reference range is built on.
When in my cycle should I test?
It depends on the question you most want answered. Day 2 to 5 of your cycle gives the cleanest baseline for oestradiol, LH and FSH, but progesterone is expected to be low then. If you want progesterone to show whether you ovulated, test about 7 days before your next period instead (day 21 of a 28-day cycle). One draw cannot do both, so pick the timing that matters most. If you are not menstruating regularly, or are on hormonal contraception, any day is fine and your results are read in that context. Iron studies, the blood count and cortisol are not cycle-dependent.
How is this different from the Women's Hormone Check?
The Women's Hormone Check covers your hormones on their own. This panel keeps the core cycle and stress hormones, then adds iron studies and a full blood count, because low iron sits behind a lot of the tiredness that gets blamed on hormones. If tiredness is your main concern, this is the one.
Do you prescribe medication or give medical advice?
No. Vital Trend Health provides your results with a clear, plain-English explanation and a doctor review. We do not prescribe medication or provide medical care. Anything outside range is a conversation for your GP, who can look at the full picture.
Keep reading
Guides
- Blood test without a GP referral — Yes — most common blood tests can be self-ordered in Australia. How direct-to-consumer pathology works, what's available, and when you should still see a GP first.
- Private blood test cost — Private blood tests in Australia range from $35 for single biomarkers up to $500+ for comprehensive panels. What you're paying for, what drives the cost, and when private testing is worth it.
Biomarkers explained
- Ferritin — Ferritin is the gold-standard marker for your iron stores — more reliable than measuring iron in your blood directly.
- Cortisol — Cortisol is your primary stress hormone — and a useful marker for sleep, recovery and adrenal function.
- TSH — TSH is the brain's signal to your thyroid — and the most useful single number for screening thyroid function.