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DUTCH Test

  • Writer: Dr. Katherine Melot
    Dr. Katherine Melot
  • Mar 31, 2023
  • 1 min read

Updated: Feb 10

Key Points

  • DUTCH test (Dried Urine Testing for Comprehensive Hormones) provides a detailed view of hormone levels and fluctuations, more comprehensive than traditional blood tests, and can be done at home.

  • Measures: Estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA(S), cortisol, melatonin, and organic acids.

  • Usefulness: Helps identify hormonal imbalances contributing to hair loss, sleep issues, mood swings, weight changes, fatigue, and irregular cycles.

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DUTCH stands for dried urine testing for comprehensive hormones. This test provides a more detailed and accurate picture of your hormones compared to traditional blood testing. It allows us to see how your hormones fluctuate throughout the day and at different times of your menstrual cycle. Not only is this test more comprehensive, it can also be done from the comfort of your own home.


DUTCH measures:

-Estrogen

-Progesterone

-Testosterone

-DHEA and DHEA-S

-Cortisol

-Melatonin

-Organic Acids


If you're experiencing hair loss, difficulty sleeping, mood swings, weight gain, fatigue, irregular cycles, or other hormonal symptoms, DUTCH can provide valuable information on hormonal imbalances and deficiencies, as well as insights into underlying factors that may be contributing to hormone dysregulation.



 
 
 

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