The DUTCH Hormone Test
Perimenopause (and menopause) can be an emotionally and physically draining time for women. In consultations, I often encounter clients struggling with multiple, distressing symptoms and feeling lost in a healthcare system that sometimes offers little beyond dismissal, antidepressants, or contraceptives as stopgap solutions. Standard blood tests frequently miss the full spectrum of hormonal and metabolic imbalances, leaving clients as overwhelmed and unheard as before.
Enter DUTCH Testing: Your Deeper Diagnostic Ally
- Sex hormones and their metabolic byproducts (including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA)
- Stress hormones like cortisol and cortisone, plus their metabolites
- Melatonin, nutritional markers such as Vitamins B6, B12, and glutathione
- Marker for gut health (indican)
- Key neurotransmitter metabolites (dopamine, norepinephrine)
What is a DUTCH Test and Why It Matters for You
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- At-home convenience: The test is done privately and easily without blood draws.
- Deeper insights beyond bloodwork: By assessing metabolites, you gain clarity on hormone metabolism, detoxification, and tissue-level activity.
- Cortisol dynamics explained: The test helps reveal if your cortisol is being broken down too quickly or if production is the issue.
- Androgen clarity: The new markers shed light on sensitivity and metabolism, guiding more nuanced treatment.
- Post-menopausal support: Even after hormone levels drop, DUTCH gives valuable insight into adrenal function, detox pathways, and inflammation.
- Nutritional and oxidative context: Organic acid testing highlights deficiencies in B vitamins or glutathione that can affect energy and cellular function.
Is the DUTCH Test Legitimate?
- Hormones may appear normal in blood tests but still be problematic when metabolites are measured.
- Hormones fluctuate, but DUTCH captures trends that reveal meaningful imbalances.
- Treatment without testing is guesswork. DUTCH provides the data needed for a precise, personalized plan.
More Reasons to Love the DUTCH Hormone Testing
- It is discreet and easy to do at home.
- It provides methylation clues, showing how well your body detoxifies estrogen.
- It clarifies whether symptoms are due to poor cortisol clearance or low production.
- It gives a breakdown of estrogen metabolites, which is critical for cancer risk reduction.
- It uncovers potential deficiencies in nutrients like B12, B6, and glutathione.
- With recent upgrades, it is the most sophisticated hormone test available for individualized care.
If you are navigating perimenopause or menopause and want answers instead of trial-and-error, the DUTCH test is one of the best tools available. It allows me to create targeted, effective plans so you can get back to feeling like yourself again!
Want to Learn More About the DUTCH Urine Test?
Schedule a consultation with me at www.drannagarrett.com/lets-talk to discuss your situation and whether DUTCH testing is right for you.
P.S. want to see what an interpretation looks like? Here’s a YouTube video where I share my own results.
