Monthly Progress Monitor – Female At-Home Blood Test Kit

Your main stress and energy hormone, produced by your adrenal glands. It follows a strong daily rhythm: highest in the morning (which is why we ask for a morning sample) and lowest at night. Affected by sleep, training, work stress and caffeine.

Your average blood sugar level over the past 8-12 weeks, expressed as a percentage. Often called your "glucose memory" because, unlike a single glucose reading, it can't be gamed by a recent meal or fast.

The same measurement in mmol/mol, the unit the NHS and UK clinicians use. We show both so you can compare to NHS or older test results easily.

The main and most active oestrogen. In women it varies dramatically through the cycle, in pregnancy, and around menopause. In men it sits much lower but still has roles in bone, brain and cardiovascular health.

Your body's stored iron, the long-term iron savings account. Low ferritin is the earliest sign of iron deficiency, often appearing before iron itself drops or anaemia develops. Common in women with heavy periods, athletes, and people on plant-based diets.

The vitamin your body makes from sunlight and gets from food. Affects bones, muscles, mood, and immune function. UK adults often run low in winter months.

The cholesterol most associated with build-up in artery walls when it sits high for years. Diet (especially saturated fat), genetics, body composition and activity level all influence LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein).

Total cholesterol minus HDL. Captures every cholesterol type that can contribute to artery build-up in one figure, which is why many clinicians now prefer it as a single risk indicator.

The total amount of cholesterol circulating in your blood, including both protective (HDL) and less-protective (LDL) types. On its own it tells you very little, which is why we always read it alongside HDL, LDL and the ratio below.

A widely used cardiovascular risk indicator. Lower is generally better. The ratio shifts with diet, training, weight changes and consistent aerobic exercise.

A form of fat your body uses for energy. Levels are heavily influenced by recent meals (which is why we ask you to fast), alcohol, carbohydrate intake and overall body composition.

The cholesterol that picks up excess from your arteries and returns it to your liver. Higher HDL is generally protective. It's influenced by exercise, alcohol intake, and the types of fat in your diet.