Comprehensive hormone testing can be completed in the blood or urine. However, we are learning that urine testing can provide more valuable information on hormone metabolization pathways. The urine test used to profile reproductive hormones – estrogen, progesterone, testosterone & their metabolites (breakdown products). It also shows how cortisol & it’s metabolite cortisone changes throughout the day (4 separate samples to graph the changes). To help complete a circadian rhythm patterns (sleep & wake cycle) it also shows how much melatonin is produced. Lastly, the urine hormone test also tests for organic acid markers of nutrients, antioxidants, neurotransmitters (dopamine & epinephrine/norepinephrine) and oxidative stress/inflammation markers. 

 

This test may be helpful under certain circumstances and can provide a wealth of knowledge on hormone health. However, there are hormones & markers that should and can only be tested in the blood. For example, Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Thyroid Hormones (T3 & T4), Insulin and others if needed.

 

Not all tests are required all of the time. The DUTCH test is a comprehensive hormone test that is an optional test that can help you understand your health better. 

 

Symptoms that may improve from information collected on the urine hormone test test and applied with naturopathic support:

• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

• Irregular menstrual periods

• Painful menstrual periods

• Heavy menstrual periods

• Lack of menstrual period

• Elongated menstrual cycle

• Hot Flashes

• Brain Fog

• Low Libido

• Fatigue

• Not waking rested in morning 

• Second wind of energy in evening

• Hair thinning

• Difficulties losing weight

• And so much more

 

Meeting with Dr. Mawji can help you learn about what types of testing may be the most beneficial and indicated for you.