DUTCH Test
The DUTCH Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is an advanced diagnostic tool used to assess hormone levels and their metabolites. It provides detailed insights into how hormones are produced, metabolized, and excreted in the body, helping practitioners identify imbalances that may contribute to various health concerns.
What Does the DUTCH Test Measure?
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Sex Hormones:
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Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, and their metabolites.
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Provides insights into hormone imbalances that may cause symptoms such as PMS, irregular periods, infertility, or low libido.
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Adrenal Hormones:
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Cortisol and Cortisone (stress hormones) throughout the day.
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Helps evaluate the body's stress response and energy production patterns.
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Melatonin:
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Measures sleep-wake cycle regulation.
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Highlights potential sleep disturbances.
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Nutritional & Neurotransmitter Markers:
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Identifies deficiencies or issues affecting mood, energy, and overall wellness.
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Why Choose the DUTCH Test?
Unlike traditional blood or saliva tests, the DUTCH Test:
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Is Easy to Use: You collect urine samples at home across a 24-hour period using special paper strips.
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Gives Comprehensive Results: It measures hormone levels and how your body is processing and eliminating them.
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Highlights the Big Picture: Offers a deeper understanding of how stress, sleep, and hormonal imbalances interconnect.
Who Can Benefit?
The DUTCH Test is ideal for individuals experiencing:
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Hormonal imbalances (e.g., PMS, PCOS, menopause symptoms).
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Fatigue, chronic stress, or adrenal burnout.
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Sleep disturbances or mood changes.
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Issues related to metabolism, weight, or fertility.
Men Also Benefit
Yes! Men can take the DUTCH test to help identify hormone patterns and optimize their health.
Men would consider testing if they experience:
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Weight gain
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Fatigue
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Low libido
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Erectile dysfunction
What Happens After the Test?
Our health coach will review your results with a qualified practitioner who interprets the data. Together they will provide personalized recommendations for nutrition, lifestyle, supplementation, or hormone therapy to address the root cause of your symptoms.
This cutting-edge test empowers you to take control of your health by understanding your hormones in a more comprehensive way.
Next Steps ...
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Book your initial 1/2 hour appointment with Natalie. (link below)
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Complete the hormone health questionnaire. (link below)
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Complete the test.
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Meet with Natalie when the results are back to discuss results and set a plan of action.