This test is recommended for people who have:

• A health condition related to a hormonal imbalance such as endometriosis, irregular menstrual cycle, premenstrual syndrome, polycystic ovary syndrome, fibroids, fertility problems, acne, enlarged prostate, osteoporosis or hormone-sensitive cancer.
• Experienced long-term high levels of stress
• Difficulty sleeping or waking up in the morning
• Fatigue, low mood, lack of motivation or other vague unexplained symptoms
  
  

The test includes measurement of:

• The levels of sex the hormones oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone – these are important for reproductive health
• The balance of oestrogen metabolism – oestrogen can be metabolised through a variety of pathways. Some of these are less beneficial than others. Healthy oestrogen metabolism is important for bone health, reproductive function and cancer prevention.
• The balance of androgen metabolism – androgens are male sex hormones and can be converted to more or less potent metabolites. The balance of these metabolites can be a factor in conditions such as acne, male pattern baldness and prostate enlargement
• The levels of the stress hormones cortisol and DHEA and their metabolites – these hormones co-ordinate our sleep-wake cycle and ability to respond to life’s challenges. They can become imbalanced during long-term stress.
• The level melatonin – this is the neurotransmitter that is responsible for inducing sleep
• The levels of the neurotransmitters dopamine, noradrenaline and serotonin – these are important messengers involved in mood and motivation
• Markers for the level of vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6 – these vitamins are important for the production and metabolism of hormones and neurotransmitters
• Markers for glutathione and DNA damage – this can be used to determine how much oxidative stress the body is under. Essentially how well are the body’s antioxidant defences coping with their current load of free radicals.

DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. It is simple and easy to do. Four urine samples are taken using filter paper, making the test suitable for use at home.

16 working days.

Before taking the DUTCH Complete Hormone Test patients must have gone through puberty and female patients must have a menstrual cycle.

For women, the test should be completed between days 19 and 22 of a 28-day cycle. For men the samples can be collected on any day. The instructions included with the test explain the collection schedule for women with irregular periods, no periods, and peri-menopausal and menopausal women.

48 hours prior to sample collection you will need to avoid the following foods: avocados, bananas and broad beans.

Some supplements may impact the result. If you take any of the following, please let your practitioner know: tyrosine, L-Dopa, D,L-Phenylalanine (DLPA), mucuna and quercetin.

If you’re using hormones of any kind, please state them on the lab form and read the instructions carefully as you may need to adjust when you take your hormone to ensure the test is accurate.

12 years +

1. Order Your Test with an Optional Consultation
   We will be sent your results first and will then dispatch them to you. We offer a service to interpret your results and provide you with recommendations to improve any findings within them. This requires a consultation which can be added to your order at the time of booking.
2. Collect Your Sample at Home
   Every test comes with clear instructions on how to collect your samples.
3. Return Your Test
   Once you’ve collected your sample, simply return it to the lab using the prepaid shipping label included in your kit. Your samples need to be sent guaranteed next day delivery or via courier please do not send samples on a Friday.
4. Analysis and Result Interpretation
   Once processed, your results will be sent to us. We can then provide you with this information directly.
5. Optional – Book a Consultation with Our Team
   Schedule a consultation with one of our team to discuss your results and develop a personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs. Our team will guide you through the findings and offer recommendations to target any of the finding in your test.