We rely on the DUTCH test for patients with adrenal and sex hormone imbalances. Have you ever wondered if you have hormone imbalances?

WHAT DO YOU GET IN YOUR TESTING?

• Information on any hormonal imbalances you have (adrenals, all sex hormones, cortisol, and melatonin). 

• A treatment plan tailored to you, based on your hormone levels, as well as how you metabolize and break down hormones. 

• Treatment plans are all natural and customized to you. This can include adjustments to your lifestyle in aspects of sleep, diet, exercise, and stress management. In your treatment plan, we may find that the use of supplements and herbs are right for you.

WHAT DOES DUTCH TEST FOR?

This test measures your hormone metabolites from dried urine samples. The hormones that are measured include:

WHY SHOULD I HAVE MY HORMONES TESTED?

The reasons are endless!

Do you have adrenal fatigue, sleep or stress issues? When we test your adrenal hormones and their rhythms, this gives us specific information about how to handle these problems. We are looking at the adrenal-brain communication, known as the HPA axis (hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal).

Do you have fertility problems? Have you been diagnosed with PCOS, fibroids, PMS, irregular periods, painful periods, anxiety, or endometriosis? This test is highly beneficial for you. It gives a complete picture of how adrenal and reproductive hormone imbalances contribute to these problems. 

Do you use hormone replacement therapy? If so, you want to monitor your levels. This test works well for oral progesterone, vaginal hormones, patches, pellets, and injections. Note that this is only for hormone replacement therapy, not birth control!

Do you have sleep problems? It is important to check your melatonin levels. Melatonin can be low and related to your sleep problems, or it can be normal. 

You may have low DHEA levels. This “feel-good” hormone is produced by your adrenal glands. When low, it can cause fatigue, a decrease in muscle mass or bone density, depression, aching joints, loss of libido, and lowered immunity. 

You may have estrogen dominance. This happens when progesterone is low and estrogen is high. Estrogen dominance can be a factor in endometriosis, PMS, painful periods, fibrous breast tissue, moodiness, or more.

HOW IS THIS TEST PERFORMED?

This test is easy! It comes with an envelope with little strips to dip into your urine sample, collected in the comfort of your own home. You dip the strips, let them dry, and mail them off. The instructions are very clear.

WHAT IS THE COST FOR THIS TESTING AND IS IT COVERED BY INSURANCE?

Unfortunately, insurance does not cover this test at this time because it is deemed as more of a preventative test. 

While hormone blood tests are good in certain situations, they are not the same as this comprehensive test. Blood tests do not measure your cortisol rhythms and estrogen metabolism. Blood tests do not explore adrenal, cortisol, and sleep problems.