What the DUTCH Test Can Tell You That Bloodwork Can’t
Most women are told their hormone levels are “normal.” Then they go home, still exhausted, moody, bloated, and ready to cry over cereal commercials.
Normal doesn’t mean optimal.
If you’ve ever been told your bloodwork looks fine but your body feels like a stranger’s, it’s time to meet the DUTCH test… one of my favorite tools for understanding what’s really going on with your hormones.
Why Bloodwork Misses the Full Picture
Blood tests measure total hormone levels at one single point in time. But hormones fluctuate (sometimes dramatically) throughout your day and your cycle. That “snapshot” might catch your estrogen mid-peak or your progesterone at its lowest moment, which makes it nearly impossible to interpret the full pattern.
The DUTCH Advantage
The Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH) gives insight into:
Hormone production (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, and more)
Hormone metabolism — how well your liver and detox pathways are processing and clearing them
Cortisol patterns throughout the day (stress response, sleep patterns, fatigue clues)
Nutrient markers and organic acids related to energy and inflammation
Think of it as the difference between checking your car’s gas level vs. running a full diagnostic on your engine.
Who It’s For
The DUTCH test can be a game-changer if you’re dealing with:
Irregular cycles or PMS from another planet
Perimenopausal symptoms
Weight gain that won’t budge
Anxiety, fatigue, or poor sleep
Post-birth control chaos
The Missing Link in “Hormone Balance”
Most women try supplements, diets, or hormone creams without knowing their actual hormone pathways. That’s like throwing darts in the dark.
Your DUTCH results can help identify whether your estrogen is being broken down into inflammatory metabolites, or if your cortisol rhythm is flipped (wired at night, dead tired in the morning). Once you know your pattern, you can work with your body instead of fighting it.
If you want to understand what your hormones are doing and why — in plain English — download my Hormones Explained guide. It breaks down exactly what’s going on behind symptoms like fatigue, mood swings, and bloating… without needing a medical degree to interpret it.
👉 Download the free Hormones Explained guide to start decoding your hormones and see if DUTCH testing might be the next step for you.
