Hormone Testing

Functional medical testing is a diagnostic approach used in functional medicine to assess and understand how well the body’s systems are functioning, rather than focusing solely on diagnosing disease. Functional medicine emphasizes the root causes of illness and aims to optimize health by evaluating the body's underlying imbalances or dysfunctions. Functional medical tests go beyond conventional testing by looking at a broader range of markers to help identify early dysfunctions or imbalances in areas like digestion, metabolism, hormones, and nutrient status.

The DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is an advanced hormone test that provides a detailed analysis of your body's hormone levels and metabolites. It’s widely used in functional and integrative medicine to evaluate hormonal imbalances, adrenal health, and overall hormone metabolism. The DUTCH test offers a comprehensive look at how hormones like estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol, and melatonin function in the body over a 24-hour period.

Dutch Test (Hormones)

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Key Features of the DUTCH Test:

  1. Dried Urine Collection:

    • The test involves collecting urine samples on filter paper at specific times throughout the day. This method provides a clear picture of hormone fluctuations, rather than just a snapshot at one point in time like traditional blood tests.

  2. Comprehensive Hormone Analysis:

    • The DUTCH test doesn’t just measure hormone levels; it also evaluates their metabolites (the breakdown products of hormones). This allows for a more in-depth understanding of how hormones are being processed and eliminated by the body.

  3. Adrenal Function:

    • The DUTCH test measures free cortisol and cortisone (active and inactive forms of cortisol) throughout the day, giving a detailed picture of adrenal function, including your circadian rhythm. This is especially useful for people dealing with chronic stress, fatigue, or adrenal dysfunction.

  4. Hormone Metabolism:

    • It assesses how your body metabolizes and detoxifies hormones, such as estrogen, which can help identify risks for hormone-related conditions like breast cancer or PMS. It provides insights into whether you're detoxifying hormones efficiently or if there's any imbalance that could lead to excess or deficiency.

  5. Melatonin Levels:

    • The DUTCH test also measures melatonin, which plays a key role in regulating sleep-wake cycles, making it useful for understanding sleep disorders and overall stress recovery.

A Dutch car saliva testing kit includes a collection instructions card, a blue box, multiple sample collection tubes with colored labels, and a small vial. The kit is used for cortisol awakening response and saliva testing.

Common Reasons for Using the DUTCH Test:

  1. Adrenal Fatigue or Chronic Stress

    • It evaluates how your body handles stress by tracking cortisol patterns, providing insights into issues like burnout, chronic fatigue, and insomnia.

  2. Hormonal Imbalance:

    • It’s used to detect issues like PMS, irregular periods, fertility issues, or menopause symptoms by assessing levels of estrogen, progesterone, and their metabolites.

  3. Sleep Issues:

    • The test tracks melatonin levels, which helps understand circadian rhythm disturbances and provides insights into sleep disorders.

  4. Weight Gain and Metabolism Issues:

    • Hormonal imbalances, especially involving cortisol and thyroid hormones, can impact weight gain and metabolism. The DUTCH test offers data to help understand these patterns.

  5. Mood and Mental Health:

    • Hormone imbalances can significantly affect mood, anxiety, and depression. The test gives insights into how your hormones may be contributing to these issues.

Hormonal Testing Starting at:
$300.00

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