Hormones control everything from energy and weight to mood, sleep, libido, performance, and overall wellbeing. When they are out of balance, you feel it.

But even more importantly, you can have hormonal issues long before symptoms show up, which is why full hormone screening is becoming one of the fastest growing private tests in Australia.

Many people who get their hormones checked discover things they had no idea were happening in their body.
Low testosterone, high cortisol, low progesterone, thyroid shifts, insulin issues, or elevated SHBG can all appear silently before symptoms kick in.

And this is exactly where private hormone testing becomes powerful.

✔ No GP consult or referral needed
✔ Choose any hormone panel you want
✔ 3,000 plus collection centres across Australia
✔ Results in 24 to 48 hours
✔ Clinical grade pathology

This is the fastest way to understand your hormone health without waiting weeks for a GP appointment.

What a Full Hormone Screen Includes

A proper hormone test should cover multiple systems, not just one hormone on its own.

A full screen usually includes:

1. Sex Hormones (Male and Female)

• Testosterone (free and total)

• Oestradiol (E2)

• Progesterone

• SHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin)

• DHEA-S

• LH and FSH

• Prolactin

These control libido, fertility, energy, mood, cycle regularity, strength, motivation, and body composition.

2. Thyroid Hormones

• TSH

• Free T4

• Free T3

• Reverse T3 (optional but extremely useful)

Thyroid hormones influence metabolism, weight gain or loss, temperature regulation, energy, and brain fog.

3. Stress Hormones

• Cortisol

• Sometimes paired with insulin or glucose

High cortisol impacts sleep, weight around the stomach, anxiety, fatigue, recovery, and inflammation.

4. Metabolic Markers

• Fasting insulin

• HbA1c

• Lipids

• Sometimes iron studies

Hormones and metabolism are closely linked, so a full picture is important.

Male Hormone Testing: What Men Need to Know

Low testosterone is extremely common.
Many men experience symptoms long before they think their hormones could be involved.

Common signs of male hormone imbalance

• Low energy

• Low motivation or drive

• Poor recovery after training

• Decreased libido

• Low mood or irritability

• Increased belly fat

• Low strength or muscle loss

• Poor sleep

A male hormone test can uncover issues like low testosterone, high SHBG, low DHEA, high cortisol, or thyroid problems that directly affect mental and physical performance.

For men, a full hormone screen is one of the most valuable tests you can do.

Female Hormone Testing: What Women Need to Know

Women experience far more hormone fluctuations, which makes proper testing extremely important at any age.

Common signs of female hormone imbalance

• Heavy, irregular, or painful periods

• PMS or mood swings

• Low energy

• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight

• Hair loss or thinning

• Acne or skin changes

• Anxiety or irritability

• Trouble sleeping

• Fertility issues

A private hormone test can help identify issues with oestrogen, progesterone, thyroid markers, cortisol, insulin, or SHBG that affect cycle health, mood, metabolism, and overall wellbeing.

Why Hormone Testing Matters Even If You Feel “Fine”

This is an important point to highlight.

Hormones often start shifting quietly long before symptoms appear.

A full screen gives you:

• a baseline

• early detection

• the chance to make lifestyle changes

• clarity about how your body actually works

Most people discover something they did not expect, whether it is slightly low testosterone, a thyroid marker creeping out of range, high cortisol, or a progesterone imbalance.

Understanding your hormones early gives you complete control over your long-term health.

Why GPs Often Do Not Order These Tests

Many of these markers are only covered under Medicare if:

• you have very specific symptoms

• you meet strict criteria

• your doctor can justify each test

This means most people cannot access a full hormone screen through a GP, even if they want one.

This is why private hormone testing is becoming the first choice for Australians who want clarity without the hoops.

Why MediTests Is the Fastest Way to Check Your Hormones

With MediTests, you get direct access to complete hormone panels without needing a referral or GP appointment.

You can:
✔ order online instantly
✔ choose male or female hormone panels
✔ visit any of our 3,000 plus collection centres
✔ receive results within 24 to 48 hours

Everything is delivered straight to your inbox with clinical grade accuracy.

Take Control of Your Hormone Health Today

Whether you are feeling off, struggling with energy or weight, experiencing mood changes, or simply want to understand your body better, a hormone test is one of the most valuable checks you can do.

Browse our full hormone panels or build your own customised test.

Understand your body properly.
Get clarity early.
And take control of your long-term health.