What It Tests, Why It Matters, and Who It’s For
Author: Dr Lauren Holland, Clinical Lead – Marylebone Diagnostic Centre
Many women experience symptoms for months or years. Often, they are told it is stress. Sometimes, they are told results are “normal”.
However, symptoms are real. Blood testing can explain them. Marylebone Advanced Female Health Screening is a full health check using blood markers. It looks at hormones, nutrition, metabolism, stress, and immunity together.
What Is Marylebone Advanced Female Health Screening?
This is a comprehensive blood testing profile for women. It supports early detection and better prevention. It helps you understand:
- Why you feel tired
- Why your weight changes
- Why your mood shifts
- Why your periods change
- Why your hair and skin change
- Why you feel “not yourself”
It is also ideal for women who want a baseline. That baseline helps future comparison.
What Does This Screening Include?
You receive a wide panel covering 12 health areas:
| Full Blood Count & Inflammation |
| Diabetes & Metabolic Health |
| Kidney Function & Electrolytes |
| Liver & Protein Status |
| Bone & Mineral Metabolism |
| Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Risk |
| Full Iron Profile |
| Female Fertility Hormones |
| Thyroid Profile |
| Stress Hormone |
| Vitamins & Nutritional Markers |
| Immunology |
Price: £499
Code: MLAFHF
Book NowWhy Women Need Multi-System Testing
Female symptoms often overlap. For example, fatigue may come from:
- Iron deficiency
- Thyroid imbalance
- Low vitamin D
- Inflammation
- Blood sugar swings
- Chronic stress
One test rarely gives the full answer. A full profile is usually more useful.
Test Breakdown in Plain English
1) Full Blood Count & Inflammation
This section checks:
- Red blood cells
- White blood cells
- Platelets
- Inflammatory signals
It supports detection of:
- Anaemia
- Infection patterns
- Hidden inflammation
Symptoms this may relate to:
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Poor recovery
- Frequent illness
2) Diabetes & Metabolic Health
This checks how your body handles sugar. It helps identify:
- Early insulin resistance
- Blood sugar instability
This matters for:
- Weight gain
- Energy crashes
- PCOS risk patterns
3) Kidney Function & Electrolytes
Kidneys control:
- Fluid balance
- Blood pressure
- Mineral balance
Imbalances can affect:
- Dizziness
- Swelling
- Muscle cramps
4) Liver & Protein Status
The liver helps process hormones. It also supports detox and energy.
This section helps assess:
- Liver stress
- Protein status
- Hormone clearance support
This matters for:
- Hormonal symptoms
- Skin changes
- Medication tolerance
5) Bone & Mineral Metabolism
This includes bone and mineral markers.
It supports assessment of:
- Bone strength risk
- Mineral balance
It is important for:
- Muscle function
- Long-term bone health
6) Cholesterol & Cardiovascular Risk
Women can have heart risk with no symptoms.
This section checks:
- Total cholesterol
- LDL and HDL balance
It supports early prevention.
7) Full Iron Profile
Iron deficiency is common in women. Heavy periods increase risk.
Low iron may lead to:
- Hair thinning
- Breathlessness
- Palpitations
- Poor focus
8) Female Fertility Hormones
These markers support fertility and cycle insight.
They help assess:
- Ovulation patterns
- Hormonal balance
- Fertility readiness
This is useful for:
- Family planning
- Irregular periods
- Hormonal symptoms
9) Thyroid Profile
Thyroid hormones influence:
- Metabolism
- Energy
- Mood
- Temperature regulation
Imbalance can cause:
- Weight changes
- Anxiety
- Low energy
- Cold sensitivity
10) Stress Hormone (Cortisol)
Chronic stress affects hormones. It also affects sleep and weight.
Cortisol imbalance may relate to:
- Poor sleep
- Afternoon crashes
- Increased appetite
- Cycle disruption
11) Vitamins & Nutritional Markers
Many deficiencies feel like “burnout”.
This section supports evaluation of key nutrients. These influence energy, mood, and immunity.
12) Immunology
This assesses immune activation patterns. It can support assessment of:
- Ongoing symptoms
- Recurrent infections
- Chronic inflammation patterns
What Symptoms Can This Screening Help Explain?
| Symptom | Common Linked Areas |
|---|---|
| Ongoing tiredness | Iron, B12, thyroid, inflammation, glucose |
| Anxiety or low mood | Thyroid, vitamins, cortisol |
| Weight gain | Metabolic markers, thyroid, cortisol |
| Hair loss | Iron profile, thyroid, nutrition |
| Irregular periods | Fertility hormones, thyroid, stress |
| Poor sleep | Cortisol, thyroid, inflammation |
| Brain fog | Iron, B12, glucose, inflammation |
Who Should Consider This Test?
- Want a full health baseline
- Feel tired without a clear reason
- Have hormonal symptoms
- Are planning pregnancy
- Want prevention and early insight
It is also useful for:
- Busy professionals
- Women in perimenopause years
- Women managing long-term stress
How Is This Different from Basic Testing?
| Basic Checks | Advanced Female Health Screening |
|---|---|
| Tests one area | Tests multiple systems together |
| Misses overlap | Explains symptoms more clearly |
| Limited prevention | Supports early detection |
| Hard to interpret | Designed for clearer clinical insight |
What Happens After You Book?
- You can book directly online.
- You attend your appointment in Marylebone.
- Your results are delivered fast.
- If needed, you can add follow-up tests.
Marylebone Advanced Female Health Screening
Code: MLAFHF
Price: £499
📍 73 Baker Street, London W1U 6RD
🚇 5-minute walk from Baker Street tube
🕘 Monday–Saturday, 8:00–16:00
📞 +44 7495 970109
🌐 marylebonediagnosticcentre.com
Results within 24–42 hours depending on the test.
Frequently Asked Questions – Female Health Screening
A women’s health check usually includes blood tests that assess overall health. These often cover:
- Blood count and inflammation
- Hormones
- Thyroid function
- Iron levels
- Vitamins
- Cholesterol and metabolic health
At Marylebone Diagnostic Centre, the Advanced Female Health Screening combines all these areas into one comprehensive profile, rather than testing them separately.
Important tests for women often include:
- Iron and ferritin
- Thyroid hormones
- Female fertility hormones
- Vitamin D and B12
- Blood sugar markers
- Cholesterol
The most useful approach is testing these together, as symptoms often overlap across systems.
Female health screening usually refers to preventative testing that looks at multiple systems. This may include:
- Hormonal balance
- Metabolic health
- Nutritional status
- Cardiovascular risk
The Marylebone Advanced Female Health Screening is designed specifically for female patients who want a broad health overview.
The NHS does not offer a routine “well woman check” blood panel. Testing is usually symptom-led and limited to specific concerns. Private screening allows women to test preventatively, without waiting for symptoms to become severe.
The NHS may offer cervical screening or breast screening at certain ages. However, this is different from a blood-based health check. Blood testing on the NHS is usually done only when symptoms are present and may not include hormones, vitamins, or preventative markers.
A private women’s health check uses blood tests to assess overall health. It is often more comprehensive than NHS testing. Private testing allows:
- Broader panels
- Faster results
- Preventative insight
MDC’s Advanced Female Health Screening is a private, blood-based assessment.
A full body MOT health check is a general term for broad health testing. It usually involves multiple blood markers to assess major organs and systems. At MDC, the Advanced Female Health Screening focuses specifically on female health needs, rather than a generic MOT.
There is no standard NHS “well woman check” at 40. However, many women notice hormonal and metabolic changes in their late 30s and early 40s. This is a common age to consider:
- Hormone testing
- Thyroid checks
- Iron and vitamin assessment
There is no routine NHS blood-based well woman check for women over 50 or 60. However, testing becomes more important with age. At this stage, it is useful to assess:
- Bone and mineral health
- Cardiovascular risk
- Thyroid function
- Vitamins and iron
Preventative testing helps support long-term health planning.
Different providers offer different panels and structures. Some focus on general MOTs rather than female-specific testing. Marylebone Diagnostic Centre focuses on:
- Female hormone balance
- Nutritional status
- Metabolic health
- Preventative insight
The emphasis is on clarity and relevance, not just volume of tests.
Prices vary depending on the number of tests included. Some private checks range from a few hundred pounds to over £1,000. The Marylebone Advanced Female Health Screening is £499, with all key markers included in one profile.
A female health assessment may be helpful if you:
- Feel tired or run down
- Have hormonal symptoms
- Are planning pregnancy
- Are over 30
- Want a health baseline
It is also useful for women who want prevention rather than reactive testing.










