Hormone testing
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Hormone testing for Women: Hormone testing may be considered when you are experiencing symptoms that may be related to hormone imbalance or changes in hormone function. Common reasons testing is recommended or requested include
Menstrual concerns: Irregular or changing menstrual cycles, PMS, painful or heavy periods,
PCOS,
Acne, hair loss, low libido, fatigue, sleep or mood changes
Difficulty trying to conceive
Perimenopause symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.
Hormone Testing for Men: Hormones can play an important role in energy, body composition, sexual health, muscle mass, mood, and overall wellbeing. Testing may be helpful when you’re experiencing:
Unexplained weight gain or difficulty losing weight
Fatigue or decreased energy
Low libido or changes in sexual function
Loss of muscle mass or difficulty building muscle
Changes in mood, sleep, or motivation
Signs of estrogen excess, such as increased abdominal weight or breast tissue changes
Age-related changes sometimes referred to as “male menopause” or andropause
DUTCH Complete can provide a deeper look at estrogen, progesterone, and androgen hormones, hormone metabolites, and cortisol patterns to help better understand the bigger picture of hormonal health.
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DUTCH Complete is a comprehensive urine hormone test that provides a detailed look at hormone levels, hormone metabolites, and cortisol patterns.
Women:
This type of functional hormone testing may be considered for women experiencing symptoms related to hormone imbalance, menstrual cycle changes, PMS, PCOS, fertility concerns, perimenopause, low libido, fatigue, sleep changes, or other hormonal symptoms. By looking at estrogen, progesterone, and androgen metabolism along with cortisol patterns, DUTCH Complete can provide additional information to help better understand individual hormone patterns and guide personalized care.
Men:
The DUTCH test looks beyond testosterone alone to provide a more complete picture of male hormone health. It measures testosterone and other androgens, DHEA, estrogens and estrogen metabolites, as well as cortisol and its daily pattern. This can provide additional insight when symptoms such as low libido, fatigue, abdominal weight gain, changes in muscle mass, sleep disruption, or other age-related changes may have a hormonal component. Unlike standard bloodwork, DUTCH also looks at how hormones are being metabolized, offering another layer of information to help guide a personalized treatment plan.
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At-home period, fertility, and hormone tracking can provide useful information about your individual menstrual cycle and reproductive health.
Depending on your goals, we can review data from tools such as Oura Ring, Natural Cycles, Mira, Inito, Tempdrop, and Clearblue, including cycle patterns, basal body temperature, ovulation testing, hormone measurements, and other fertility indicators.
This information can be considered alongside your symptoms, health history, and laboratory testing to better understand your cycle and support individualized fertility and hormone care.