The DUTCH Test

First things first, why do I prefer DUTCH to serum (blood) test?

Hormone testing is most often performed by blood tests but blood work is not enough to show the big picture of what is going on in the body. 

The DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is the gold standard test for hormone levels, their metabolites, their pathways, and specific nutrients which are necessary for our body to use the hormones. These hormones matter because they play a vital role in many aspects of our life and if left unbalanced, they can wreak havoc in our bodies and leave us feeling anxious, fatigued, moody, and worn out. 

What does the DUTCH test measure?

• Estrogen (Estradiol, Estriol, and Estrone)

• Progesterone

• Testosterone

• Cortisol

• Nutritional organic acids

• Neurotransmitter metabolites

• Melatonin

• Hormone metabolites (the breakdown products of hormones which can tell us how your body is effectively, or ineffectively using the hormone—this may be the cause of one’s hormone imbalance).

In addition to your sex and adrenal hormones, the DUTCH test analyzes hormone metabolites which can be just as important as your hormone levels. This test also measures nutritional organic acids, which are markers to show how much B6, B12, and glutathione your body has (or is lacking). Nutritional organic acids are not typically evaluated in standard medical hormone assessments. In order to have a comprehensive knowledge of your hormones, you need to know these other key factors. The additional benefit of these markers is that they show your risk of oxidative stress (your potential for DNA damage) as well as your risk of estrogen-related cancers and other estrogen-related issues. 

Who is it for?

Environmental factors, medical treatments, toxins and age-related changes impact hormones in both men and women. The DUTCH test is beneficial for both men and women.

If you are dealing with symptoms of hormonal  imbalance and chronic stress, or imbalances like brain fog, erectile dysfunction, endometriosis, fatigue, infertility, insomnia, mood swings, obesity, PCOS, pelvic pain, vulvodynia, and weight gain you can benefit from taking the DUTCH. This is especially if you are experiencing symptoms of hormonal changes but your blood tests keep coming back normal. 

How it works

If you run a DUTCH, you will collect 4-5 strips of urine, allow them to dry, and then mail them to the lab. The results will be analyzed and then you will have a comprehensive picture of what is going on inside your body. We’ll go over your results and any recommendations in an appointment (virtual or in-person).

If you have further questions about the DUTCH, book a complimentary Discovery Call and get answers. Ready to order a DUTCH? Go here.