At-home hormone tests use a finger-prick blood sample, urine or saliva, processed by a lab or read at home. Common panels measure AMH, FSH, LH, estradiol, prolactin and thyroid hormones. They can show where levels sit on one day, but hormones vary through the cycle, and results such as AMH do not predict your chance of getting pregnant naturally. Review results with a doctor.
Home hormone tests offer a snapshot. Knowing their limits makes them useful.
Common tests
| Hormone | What it relates to |
|---|---|
| AMH | Ovarian reserve |
| FSH | Ovarian function, perimenopause |
| LH | Ovulation timing |
| Estradiol | Ovarian activity |
| Prolactin | Cycle disruption |
| TSH, free T4 | Thyroid function |
Sample types
- Finger-prick blood to a lab: broad panels.
- Urine strips at home: LH and some FSH tests.
- Saliva: used by some kits; evidence varies by hormone.
Next steps
- Follow cycle-day instructions.
- Check the lab is certified.
- Review results with a doctor.
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Common questions
Can an AMH test tell me my fertility?
AMH reflects ovarian reserve, not egg quality or your chance of conceiving naturally. A doctor can put results in context.
When in my cycle should I test?
Some hormones should be tested on specific cycle days, such as day 3. Follow the kit's instructions.
Are at-home lab tests accurate?
Kits processed in certified labs (in the US, CLIA-certified) use the same types of assays as clinics, but sample collection affects results.