Many of us are frequently tired, trying to juggle everything in our busy lives. We may assume our extreme exhaustion comes from the need to juggle work, personal life, and family obligations. But what if there’s something more going on? We may not realize we suffer from stress and sex hormonal imbalances or nutrient deficiencies that can interfere with our lives, health, and well-being. This is why it can be so important to check your levels to see if there is a gap in your internal makeup causing a suboptimal lifestyle. This article will take a look at EVOLVE’s in-home, convenient, mail-in assessment, the DUTCH hormone test to help you optimize your lifestyle!
Overview
DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. This is a proprietary test that can measure hormone metabolites using dried urine samples. The DUTCH test is one you can order through EVOLVE, which will be sent directly to your home. You can take this test on your own time, right from the comforts of your own home. Then, you need to send the test back to the lab for it to be processed.
The lab results can take between 10 and 12 business days to come in, at which point a medical professional from EVOLVE will look at your test results and interpret them to see how they can help ease any symptoms that you may be having. The doctor will then consult with you about the best course of action to help you get back to feeling like yourself again. You get a treatment plan that is specifically tailored just for you.
DUTCH Hormone Test: What it Shows
An important question that you may have about this test is what it actually covers. Hormones that are included with this test include:
- Cortisol
- Cortisone
- Estradiol
- Estrone
- Estriol
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- DHEA and DHEA-S
- Melatonin
This test can offer valuable insight into your body, which can be very beneficial in helping you get the treatment you need. The DUTCH hormone test gives you insight into the following areas:
Adrenal Health
One thing that can be done with this test is to give you a comprehensive look at your adrenal health. More specifically, it looks at the communication between the adrenal brain and how it responds to any physical or psychological stress.
Hormonal Imbalances
If the hormones in your system are not balanced, then your system won’t function as well as it’s supposed to. Some symptoms of hormonal imbalances include cysts, fertility issues, fibroids, heavy bleeding, night sweats, breast tenderness, and low libido. This test allows you and your medical professionals to have your hormone levels to determine the best treatment approach for your issues.
Measure DHEA Levels
When you have low DHEA levels, you might notice symptoms such as fatigue, depression, pain in the joints, weakened immunity, and loss of libido.
High Estrogen Levels
This test checks all of the forms of estrogen to see if your estrogen levels are too high. Some symptoms of high estrogen levels include heavy bleeding, PMS, cysts, fibroids, breast tenderness, and a history of estrogen-positive cancers, like breast cancer.
Insight Into Insomnia
Insomnia is an issue that is quite common. With this test, you can see if there is a hormonal reason for your insomnia issues so that your medical professional can create a treatment plan that will work for you.
These are just some of the things that the DUTCH test will help you see. This allows you to get an accurate read of your hormone levels to get a treatment plan that will work for your needs.
Importance of the Test
Why should you take this test? There are several reasons why you should invest in the DUTCH hormone test. This includes:
Fertility Issues
You may have fertility issues that are complicating your process of trying to conceive. By testing for hormonal imbalances, you can see if an imbalance or hormone levels impact your ability to conceive to determine how to overcome this issue.
When Taking Hormone Replacement Therapy
The point of hormone replacement therapy is to make sure that your hormone levels are where they should be. By taking this test, you can ensure that your levels are on track.
Checks How You Metabolize Estrogen Through Your Liver
When your body doesn’t metabolize the estrogen well, this can increase your risk of developing estrogen-related cancers such as cervical, uterine, and breast cancer.
Price
As of right now, insurance companies do not cover any of the DUTCH hormone tests. This means that you will need to pay out of pocket for this test. The cost of the test can depend on the test that you select. This section will look at the costs of the different options for the DUTCH hormone test.
- DUTCH Complete: $399
- DUTCH Plus: $499
- DUTCH Cortisol Awakening Response: $299
- DUTCH Cycle Mapping (Female Only): $499
- DUTCH Cycle Mapping PLUS (Female Only: $699
The prices on these tests are subject to change without notice, but this can give you an idea of how much you can expect to pay if you invest in this test. You can learn more about the different types of DUTCH tests and their costs by contacting EVOLVE patient care.
Conclusion & Where To Buy
Many men and women suffer from hormone imbalances and don’t realize that this is the underlying cause of many of their symptoms. They suffer from issues that may not be getting any better because they don’t realize that the issue is hormones. That’s why it can be a good idea for people to invest in a test like the DUTCH hormone test. This will help people discover any hormonal imbalances that may negatively impact their lives, allowing them to get the treatment they need to start feeling more like themselves again.
Are you ready to get started with your DUTCH hormone test? Choose and purchase your DUTCH test here. Once you receive your test results, it is highly recommended to consult with your physician or a qualified telemedicine provider like EVOLVE. To balance your hormone levels, you may need to begin hormone treatment. These personalized treatment plans are safest and most effective when working with HRT (hormone replacement therapy) experts.
Remember to always consult with a licensed physician before you start any treatment.
