DUTCH Complete Hormone Test for Women

The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test is a comprehensive, non-invasive assessment designed to understand your adrenal and sex hormone health better. This test uses urine samples to evaluate key hormonal markers and their metabolites.

What sets the DUTCH Complete apart is its detailed breakdown of hormone production and clearance, helping to pinpoint imbalances in oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, and cortisol. It also includes organic acid markers that shed light on nutrient status, neurotransmitter activity, and oxidative stress – all of which can influence hormonal function.

If you’re experiencing fatigue, PMS, mood swings, low libido, or perimenopausal symptoms, the DUTCH Complete Test can uncover the root causes and guide a personalised, targeted approach to restoring balance.

What is the DUTCH Complete Test?

The DUTCH Complete Test is a gold-standard assessment for evaluating adrenal and sex hormone balance. Designed for women experiencing symptoms of hormonal disruption, this advanced urine-based test provides a detailed picture of your body’s hormonal and metabolic health.

The DUTCH Complete test covers three core areas:

1. DUTCH Sex Hormones

This panel measures key sex hormone metabolites, including:

• Oestrogen and its metabolites
• Progesterone metabolites
• Androgens such as testosterone, DHEA, and DHT

Results are displayed in both raw form and through easy-to-read graphical representations, making it simple to understand hormone breakdown pathways and where imbalances may lie.

2. DUTCH Adrenal Panel

This section focuses on your daily adrenal rhythm, analysing:

• Free cortisol and cortisone levels
• Cortisol and DHEA metabolites
• Creatinine-adjusted values from four timed urine samples across the day

This provides an accurate view of your HPA axis function, revealing how your body responds to stress over a 24-hour cycle.

3. DUTCH Organic Acid Markers (OAT)

These markers offer insights into nutrient status, detoxification, gut health, and energy production, and include:

• Vitamin markers: B6, B12, biotin, and glutathione
• Gut health marker: Indican, which may indicate dysbiosis
• Metabolites and compounds that may highlight hormonal or metabolic imbalances

Together, these three components make the DUTCH Complete Test a uniquely thorough tool for identifying the root causes of hormonal symptoms and guiding personalised treatment strategies.

Is the DUTCH Complete Test Right for You?

The DUTCH Complete Test is especially suited to women who are experiencing signs of hormonal imbalance and want to gain a deeper understanding of their health. It evaluates both reproductive hormones, such as oestrogen, progesterone, and testosterone, and adrenal hormones like cortisol and DHEA, offering a full picture of how your hormones are functioning and interacting.

Common signs that this test could benefit you include:

• Fatigue and low energy
• Irregular periods or PMS
• Mood swings, irritability or anxiety
• Low libido or fertility concerns
• Sleep disturbances
• Unexplained weight gain or loss

This test is also ideal for those navigating perimenopause, menopause, or recovering from chronic stress or burnout.

Supporting Hormone Therapy and Monitoring Progress

The DUTCH Complete Test is an excellent tool for establishing a hormonal baseline before starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and for tracking progress throughout treatment. By measuring how your body produces and clears key hormones, it allows for more informed, tailored therapeutic decisions.

For those wanting a deeper insight into their Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR), we recommend the DUTCH Plus Test, which includes additional saliva-based cortisol measurements.

How the DUTCH Complete Test Works

1. Your test kit will be delivered directly to your home.
2. Collect a urine sample following the instructions provided. Full, easy-to-follow instructions are included with your kit.
3. Return your sample using the prepaid courier label included in the kit.

Receive your results by email within 12 working days.

Special Instructions

To ensure accurate results, please follow these guidelines:

• Before taking the DUTCH test, female patients must have gone through puberty and have a menstrual cycle.
• The instructions explain the collection schedule for women with regular and irregular periods, no periods, and peri-menopausal and menopausal women.
• Avoid avocados, bananas and fava beans for 48 hours before collection.
• If you take any of the following, please let your practitioner know: tyrosine, L-Dopa, DL-Phenylalanine (DLPA), mucuna and quercetin.
• In terms of tyrosine, it needs to be stopped 2 weeks before collecting the samples for the DUTCH test.
• Stop taking vitamin B6 and the other vitamins/minerals 2 days before collection.

Order Your DUTCH Complete Hormone Test for Women Today

Take control of your hormonal health with a clear, science-backed approach. The DUTCH Complete Test provides a comprehensive view of your sex and adrenal hormones, helping you understand imbalances, track changes, and make informed decisions about your well-being.

Order your DUTCH Complete Test today and take the first step towards balanced hormones and improved vitality.