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The DUTCH Test: Unlocking the Secrets of Your Hormone Health
The DUTCH Test—short for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones—is a revolutionary functional lab test that provides the most in-depth, accurate picture of your hormone health. Unlike traditional blood or saliva tests that only give you a snapshot in time, the DUTCH Test analyzes hormone metabolites over a 24-hour period, offering a comprehensive view of how your body is producing, metabolizing, and excreting key hormones.
Hormone Symptoms
Our consultations can help you:
Fatigue
Mood swings or anxiety
Weight gain or stubborn belly fat
Irregular periods, PMS, or perimenopause symptoms
Low libido
Hair thinning
Sleep disturbances
Fertility challenges
Hot flashes or night sweats
Chronic stress or burnout
...the DUTCH Test can help you uncover why —and guide your path to healing.
Why Choose the DUTCH Test Over Standard Hormone Testing?
Conventional hormone tests (like blood tests at your doctor’s office) often miss the full picture. They measure only total levels of hormones at a single point in time, failing to show how your body is processing those hormones—or whether they are being safely eliminated.
The DUTCH Test stands out because it provides:
Hormone Production
See how much estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol your body is making.
Hormone Metabolism
Learn how your body is breaking down and detoxifying hormones, which is critical for breast, prostate, and overall health.
Adrenal Health
Get a complete cortisol curve throughout the day (instead of just one reading), helping identify adrenal fatigue or HPA axis dysfunction.
Organic Acids Markers
Gain insights into nutrient deficiencies, neurotransmitter imbalances, and oxidative stress.
This data allows for truly personalized, root-cause functional medicine care —because no two hormone patterns are alike!
What Does the DUTCH Test Measure?
Sex Hormones & Metabolites
Estrogens (Estrone, Estradiol, Estriol): Evaluate your estrogen levels and understand how your body is breaking down estrogen—especially important for breast health and estrogen dominance symptoms.
Progesterone (Pregnanediol metabolites): Assess your body’s ability to produce and utilize progesterone, critical for mood stability, menstrual regularity, and fertility.
Androgens (Testosterone, DHT, DHEA, and metabolites): See if low testosterone is behind your fatigue, low libido, or brain fog—or if excess androgens are driving PCOS symptoms
Cortisol & Adrenal Function
Cortisol (free and metabolized): Understand how your body produces cortisol across the day. Are you experiencing cortisol dysregulation, adrenal fatigue, or high stress response patterns?
Cortisone: Get a clearer picture of your body’s stress response and how it manages inflammation.
Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR):Specially timed samples reveal how your cortisol levels spike in the morning—essential for understanding stress resilience, burnout, and mood issues.
Organic Acids
Neurotransmitter Metabolites: Insight into serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine function.
Vitamin B6 & B12 Markers: Check your methylation status and potential nutrient deficiencies.
Glutathione Status: Assess your body’s antioxidant capacity and ability to neutralize oxidative stress.
Melatonin: Evaluate sleep hormone production for insomnia and circadian rhythm issues.
The DUTCH Test Can Help You Answer Questions Like:
Why do I feel tired all the time, even with a full night’s sleep?
Why can’t I lose weight no matter how much I diet or exercise?
Is my PMS or perimenopause normal—or a sign of hormonal imbalance?
Could my anxiety, depression, or mood swings be caused by low hormones or adrenal issues?
Is my body safely metabolizing estrogen, or am I at risk for estrogen dominance-related conditions like fibroids, endometriosis, or breast cancer?
How is chronic stress impacting my hormones and health?
Who Should Consider the DUTCH Test?
The DUTCH Test is ideal for individuals experiencing:
Irregular menstrual cycles, painful periods, or heavy bleeding
Infertility or difficulty conceiving
Perimenopause or menopause symptoms
PCOS, endometriosis, or fibroids
Low libido or sexual dysfunction
Weight gain, belly fat, or metabolic syndrome
Fatigue, brain fog, or poor concentration
Mood swings, anxiety, or depression
Chronic stress, burnout, or insomnia
A family history of hormone-related cancers
It’s also an essential tool for women seeking hormone optimization, men looking to improve testosterone levels, and anyone exploring bioidentical hormone therapy with safety in mind.
The Power of DUTCH for Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
If you’re on—or considering—bioidentical hormones, the DUTCH Test is the gold standard for safe, effective hormone monitoring. It helps ensure you’re:
Getting the right hormone levels—without over- or under-dosing
Metabolizing estrogen down protective pathways, reducing risk of cancer and hormone-related issues
Supporting your body’s natural detox and hormone clearance pathways
This proactive approach gives you peace of mind and a
personalized hormone roadmap for long-term health.
What’s the Testing Process Like?
Getting started with the DUTCH Test is simple and non-invasive:
1️⃣ Order the Test: We’ll provide a DUTCH Test kit shipped directly to your door.
2️⃣ Collect Your Samples: Follow the easy instructions to collect dried urine samples at specific times over a 24-hour period.
3️⃣ Mail the Kit: Return your samples in the prepaid envelope.
4️⃣ Get Your Results & Personalized Plan: Once your test is complete, we’ll review your results in detail, explain what they mean, and create a tailored plan that addresses your unique hormone profile.
How Much Does the DUTCH Test Cost?
The DUTCH Complete Test investment typically ranges from $399–$499 depending on additional options like the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR)
or add-on panels. We’ll discuss your specific needs during your consultation and guide you on the best package for your health goals.
Note: We also accept HSA/FSA payments for functional testing!
Ready to Take Control of Your Hormone Health?
Don’t settle for guessing or masking symptoms—get to the root cause with DUTCH.
Book your Discovery Call today and let’s create a path to your best health—together.
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