DUTCH Complete
The test DUTCH Complete is an advanced hormonal analysis that provides a detailed picture of hormonal balance and how the body metabolizes hormones.
DUTCH Complete
What is DUTCH Complete?
DUTCH Complete (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is an advanced hormone test that provides a detailed picture of how the body produces, uses and metabolizes hormones.
This test provides valuable information about essential hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, cortisol and DHEA, as well as how these hormones are processed in the body. In addition, DUTCH Complete analyzes hormone metabolites, which allows the identification of imbalances that may go unnoticed in classic hormone tests.
Test results can help understand common symptoms such as:
- chronic fatigue sleep disorders
- weight fluctuations
- persistent stress
- menstrual cycle problems
- menopause symptoms
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WHAT INFORMATION DOES THE FULL DUTCH REPORT PROVIDE?
Sex hormone profile - analyzes estrogen, progesterone, testosterone and DHEA to assess hormonal balance.
Estrogen metabolism – shows how the body processes and detoxifies estrogen, useful for hormonal and metabolic health.
Adrenal function and stress – measures cortisol and its metabolites throughout the day to assess stress response and circadian rhythm.
Androgen metabolites – monitors the production and metabolism of testosterone and DHEA, relevant to energy, libido and muscle mass.
Oxidative stress and detoxification markers – indicate the level of oxidative stress and cellular detoxification capacity (e.g. 8‑OHdG).
Nutritional and metabolic markers – show the status of essential nutrients (B6, B12, glutathione) and relevant metabolic processes.
Melatonin and neurotransmitters – provides information on sleep, energy and well-being.
Personalized recommendations – includes lifestyle suggestions, nutrition and interventions for hormonal optimization.
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Who is the DUTCH Complete test for?
The DUTCH test represents the gold standard in functional endocrinology, being recommended for patients presenting with complex symptoms, unresolved by conventional serum analyses.
Categories of patients and pathologies targeted:
Dysfunctions of the HPA axis (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis): Patients who experience chronic fatigue, low stress resistance, burnout or sleep disorders correlated with the circadian rhythm of cortisol.
Estrogen and Progesterone Imbalances: Women with symptoms of estrogen dominance, severe premenstrual syndrome (PMS), uterine fibroids, endometriosis, or ovarian cysts.
Monitoring Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT): Rigorous evaluation of how exogenously administered hormones are metabolized by the body, to ensure oncological safety and therapeutic efficacy.
Androgenic Metabolism Disorders: Patients (women and men) with manifestations such as alopecia, treatment-resistant cystic acne, hirsutism, or decreased muscle mass and libido.
Peri-menopause and Menopause: Assessing hormonal transition for the management of vasomotor symptoms (hot flashes), osteoporosis risk, and cardiovascular health.
FAQ's
Blood tests only provide a snapshot of hormone levels, which can vary significantly depending on the time of day or stress. DUTCH Complete collects samples over 24 hours, providing a true average and, most importantly, shows metabolism (how the body breaks down hormones). It's the difference between seeing how much money you have in your account (blood) and seeing what you're spending it on and whether you're in debt (DUTCH).
The test is ideal for anyone experiencing chronic fatigue, sleep problems, adult acne, low libido, or severe menopausal/PMS symptoms. For women with regular menstrual cycles, the sample is typically collected between days 19 and 22 of the cycle to capture the peak of progesterone. For men or menopausal women, the test can be performed any day of the month.
Typically, results can be available within 2-4 weeks from the date the sample arrives at the laboratory.
