The DUTCH Test, explained
The most detailed women's hormone test available, from the comfort of home.
If you've had blood tests that come back "normal" but you still don't feel like yourself, a DUTCH test could give you the answers you've been looking for. It's one of the most advanced women's hormone function tests available, and I offer it as part of my nutritional therapy practice here in the UK.
What Is the DUTCH Test?
DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. Unlike a standard blood test, which only captures a single snapshot in time, DUTCH testing measures how your hormones are made, used, and broken down over a full day. This gives a much richer picture of what's actually happening inside your body.
It's a simple at-home test. You collect a few dried urine samples across the day, following clear instructions, then post your kit back to the lab. No needles, no clinic visits, just a test you can do in your own home, on your own schedule.
What Does DUTCH Testing Measure?
This dutch hormone test looks at a wide range of markers, including:
Sex hormones – oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, plus how your body metabolises them
Cortisol and cortisone patterns – a full daily curve showing how your stress hormones rise and fall, not just one number
Organic acids (with the OAT add-on) – giving insight into nutrient status, mitochondrial function, and neurotransmitter balance
Because it tracks hormone metabolites (the breakdown products your body creates as it processes and clears hormones), as well as the hormones themselves, DUTCH testing can reveal patterns that standard blood or saliva tests often miss.
Who Might Benefit from a DUTCH Hormone Test?
DUTCH testing can offer real clarity if you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, conditions, or life phases:
Symptoms
Persistent fatigue, especially if it's worse at certain points in your cycle
Anxiety, low mood, or irritability that feels hormonally linked
Poor sleep or waking in the early hours feeling wired but tired
Low libido
Difficulty losing weight despite doing "all the right things"
Brain fog or difficulty concentrating
Conditions
PMS or PMDD
PCOS
Endometriosis
Suspected oestrogen dominance
Adrenal or HPA axis dysfunction
Life phases
Perimenopause and menopause
Coming off hormonal contraception
Postnatal recovery
Any time you feel your hormones are "off" but you can't quite pin down why
If any of this sounds familiar, this women's hormone test could be the missing piece in understanding your symptoms.
Why Choose DUTCH Testing With Me
As a Registered Nutritional Therapist specialising in women's hormone health, I don't just hand you a set of results. I interpret your DUTCH test in the context of your symptoms, your cycle, and your life, then build a clear, practical nutrition and lifestyle plan around what we find. You're never left trying to make sense of a report on your own.
How It Works
1. Book a discovery call We'll talk through your symptoms and goals to see whether DUTCH testing is the right fit for you.
2. I place the order Your test kit is shipped straight to your home, with full instructions included.
3. You complete the test Simple, private, and done in your own time.
4. Results review and your roadmap Once your results are in, I'll interpret them fully and talk you through your personalised next steps on a dedicated call.
Book Your Discovery Call
Not sure if DUTCH testing is right for you? Let's talk it through.
Book a free discovery call and we'll explore your symptoms together, so you can make an informed decision about the right test for your body. Book Your Free Discovery Call
Want to explore the other functional tests I offer? Visit my testing page to see the full range, including gut health, thyroid, and nutrigenomics testing.
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