Finding the Root Cause

The at-home test kit involves taking 4 different samples of urine (“dried urine”) on test strips, along with 4 different samples of saliva swabs. You simply pee on a test strip at 4 specific times throughout the day (and or 4 different samples of saliva swabs depending on test). Once collection is complete, you then send the kit off to a lab where it is processed and generates your personal hormone and neurotransmitter report. 

The DUTCH test is a hormone test that measures the levels of steroid hormones (sex hormones) and adrenal hormones (cortisol & cortisone) in your body— along with several other markers responsible for hormone balance, brain function, and overall health.  The DUTCH Test is used primarily to detect hormone health—particularly looking for imbalances, signs of stress (“HPA-Axis Dysfunction” or “adrenal fatigue”) and neurotransmitter function (brain chemicals affected by hormones) in your body.  

DUTCH test may be recommended if you experience symptoms of:

• Menstrual Cycle Irregularities: Women experiencing irregular, heavy, or painful periods or conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) may benefit from the DUTCH test to evaluate their estrogen and progesterone levels.
• Menopause and Perimenopause: For women undergoing perimenopause or menopause, the test can help in assessing hormonal changes and imbalances, aiding in the management of symptoms like hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep disturbances.
• Fertility Issues: Couples facing fertility challenges might use the test to check for hormonal factors that could be affecting conception.
• Symptoms of Hormone Imbalance: Symptoms such as chronic fatigue, mood swings, depression, anxiety, weight gain or loss, and changes in libido may indicate hormone imbalances that the DUTCH test can help identify.
• Adrenal Health Concerns: For individuals experiencing symptoms of chronic stress, burnout, or adrenal fatigue, the DUTCH test's detailed cortisol and cortisone rhythm analysis can provide valuable insights.
• Androgen Excess or Deficiency: Conditions like hirsutism (excess hair growth) in women or symptoms of low testosterone in men can be evaluated with this test.
• Thyroid Disorders: Although not a direct measure of thyroid hormones, the DUTCH test can help in understanding the broader hormonal context in which thyroid issues occur.
• Sleep Disorders: Since the test includes a circadian rhythm analysis, it can be useful for people struggling with sleep issues, as these can be related to cortisol levels.
• Suspected Hormonal Contribution to Chronic Conditions: Conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and certain autoimmune diseases, where hormone imbalances may play a role, can be assessed through the test.
• Assessing Hormone Therapy: For those already on hormone replacement therapy, the DUTCH test can monitor hormone levels and metabolism to optimize treatment.