Well Woman health check · Plymouth
A full health check for women, with time to talk it through.
A clinician appointment and a broad blood panel covering Iron, thyroid, hormones, heart health and vitamins. No GP referral needed.
Why have it
Catch slow changes early.
Thyroid problems, low Iron and changes in heart risk often build slowly, without obvious symptoms. Thyroid disease is five to ten times more common in women than in men.
A check now also gives you a baseline, so future changes are easier to spot.
What you get
- An unhurried appointment with a clinician
- A broad blood panel from one sample
- Lab processing by Nationwide Pathology, a UKAS-accredited UK lab
- Your results explained in plain English
- The blood draw and lab fees are included
- The price is on our price list
What is included
What we check.
Anaemia from heavy periods is common. This also gives a picture of immune health.
Low Ferritin can cause tiredness, hair loss and poor concentration, even when haemoglobin is normal.
Can cause tiredness, weight gain, hair loss, low mood and irregular periods.
Gives context for your cycle and hormone health.
Can be raised by many common, harmless conditions. Your clinician reads it alongside your symptoms. It is not a screening test on its own.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, and is often found late.
Screens for pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.
A marker of inflammation, linked to heart risk.
Can be affected by alcohol and medicines, including the pill.
Kidney problems are often silent until well advanced.
A useful baseline if you take a statin or are very active.
Low levels are common and can cause tiredness, low mood and weak bones.
Right here in Plymouth
Local care, close to home.
Your Well Woman check is at Tor Clinical Rooms, 3 Darklake View, Plymouth PL6 7TL. Free parking on site, and easy to reach from the A38.
Your visit
See where you are going.
Who it is for
Any woman who wants a thorough check of her health, especially if you have not had one for a few years.
- Age 30 and over
- Irregular or heavy periods
- Family history of heart disease, breast cancer or osteoporosis
- Tiredness or low energy
- Hair thinning
- Unexplained weight change
- Low mood or brain fog
Before your appointment
For the most accurate cholesterol results, please do not eat for 10 hours before your appointment. Water is fine. A morning appointment makes this easier.
If you still have periods, hormone tests are best on day 2 to 5 of your cycle. Tell us when you book and we will advise.
Your appointment
What happens on the day.
Unhurried, with time for your questions.
We talk first
Your health, periods, family history, medicines and anything that is worrying you.
Blood sample
Usually from a vein in your arm. Quick and simple.
Results explained
Most results the next working day, by email or at a follow-up, whichever you prefer.
A plan that fits you
Advice to stay well, a repeat test, or a referral if you need one.
Questions people ask
The things people most often ask before booking.
About the check
How is this different from the NHS Health Check?
The NHS Health Check is offered every 5 years from age 40 to 74 and focuses on heart risk. Our check adds thyroid and hormone tests, CA125, Iron Studies, vitamins, liver and kidney function and a full blood count. You also get unhurried time with a clinician.
Do I need a GP referral?
No. Book directly online.
How much does it cost?
The price is on our price list. It covers your appointment, the blood draw, lab fees and your results summary.
How often should I have it?
For most women, every 2 to 3 years from age 30. If you have risk factors, such as a family history of heart disease or osteoporosis, once a year may be better. We will advise after your first check.
Your results
What if a result is abnormal?
We explain what it means and agree the next step with you. That might be advice, a repeat test, or a referral to a specialist or your GP. We never leave you with a worrying result and no plan.
Can I have it if I take HRT or the pill?
Yes. Tell us your medicines when you book. On the pill, FSH and LH are less useful, but every other marker still counts. On HRT, we read your hormone results in that context.
Will my GP see my results?
Only if we send them. With your consent, we can send your results to your NHS GP if we have an email address for your surgery. Your GP cannot access the records we hold about you.
What our patients say
Book your Well Woman check
Most results the next working day. No GP referral needed.