How the DUTCH Test Can Help You Optimize Fertility
If you’ve already exhausted your options with your conventional doctor and are still struggling with your fertility, you may want to consider the DUTCH test. Getting your hormones tested to help optimize your fertility and increase your chances of conceiving naturally is becoming more popular as more women are discovering the benefits of functional hormone testing. In this article, we’ll share how the DUTCH test will help empower you with the comprehensive knowledge you need to craft your personalized fertility plan.
What is the DUTCH Test?
The DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is a urine-based hormone test that evaluates sex hormones, adrenal and cortisol function, hormone metabolites and melatonin. It provides the most comprehensive hormone assessment to date, analyzing 35 hormones and their metabolites, with a non-invasive, easy and convenient collection method you can perform in the comfort of your home.
Why is the DUTCH Test Superior?
The DUTCH test is superior to blood and saliva tests because it measures both free and metabolized hormones, offering a much more complete picture of your hormone profile. It also tracks hormonal patterns over 24 hours, gathering useful data over a longer period of time, rather than a fleeting snapshot. Additionally, the DUTCH test is helpful for evaluating adrenal function and cortisol patterns, which heavily impact fertility.
Essential Fertility Markers & Hormones Assessed
There are 6 main areas the DUTCH test assess, all which play a critical role in optimizing fertility.
#1 — Basic sex hormones, including estrogens, progesterone and testosterone
#2 — Estrogen metabolites, which assess estrogen production as well as how well the liver is clearing and detoxifying harmful or excess estrogens from the body
#3 — Cortisol metabolites, meaning how much cortisol is being made and how well it’s being cleared by the liver
#4 — Free cortisol pattern, providing a view of how much cortisol is active and free to bind to receptors
#5 — Melatonin, which is a key hormone not just for sleep, but also regulating your body’s hormonal rhythms as a woman
#6 — Androgen metabolites, showing you how well your body is processing male hormones like testosterone and other androgens like DHEA, which is especially helpful information for those with PCOS or infertility.
The Benefits of Running The DUTCH Test for Fertility
The DUTCH test provides the most comprehensive view of your hormones and allows us to create a highly specialized and personalized fertility program for our clients at Winnipeg Nutrition. With a quick turn around time, running a DUTCH test will provide you with the tools and information you need to take charge of your fertility!
Looking to learn more about this test or ready to book your initial consultation? Email us today at nutrition.winnipeg@gmail.com to get started!
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