DUTCH Test Enhancements
by Hilary Miller, ND
Visual representation plays an important role in conveying complex information on DUTCH reports. As we strive for continuous improvement and clarity in our reports, we…
Menopausal HRT and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
by Clinical Consulting Team
This post was co-written by our clinical experts Hilary Miller, ND, and Kelly Ruef, ND. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the…
Progesterone Estrogen Balance
by Rebecca Clemson, ND
Evaluating the Pg/E2 Ratio for Estrogen Dominance: What we do and don’t know The progesterone to estradiol (Pg/E2) ratio was a tool created to assess…
Phase 1 Estrogen Ratios
by Kelly Ruef, ND
Why Should Providers Evaluate 2OH/4OH and 2OH/16OH Ratios to Understand Estrogen Detox? How one metabolizes estrogen can influence their signs and symptoms of estrogen excess,…
Precision Analytical Publishes Peer-Reviewed Estrogen Therapy Research in Menopause
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jaclyn Smeaton, ND drsmeaton@dutchtest.com 503-687-2050 Precision Analytical Publishes Peer-Reviewed Estrogen Therapy Research in Menopause [McMinnville, OR] – Precision Analytical, creators of…
Monitoring HRT with a Dried Urine Hormone Test
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
A common use of the DUTCH Test is to evaluate and monitor patients on hormone replacement therapy (HRT). HRT most commonly consists of estrogen, progesterone,…
Hormonal Contraceptives and the DUTCH Test
by Rebecca Clemson, ND
Hormonal contraceptives come in many forms but fall into one of two categories: combination (ethinyl estradiol and a progestin) and progestin-only. While there is some…
Fertility Basics
by Lindsey Szczepanski, NP
Some women are unaware of the very basics of fertility. Fundamentals like understanding the menstrual cycle and knowing when the fertile window takes place can…
Signs, Symptoms, and Support of Uterine Fibroids
by Kelly Ruef, ND
It is estimated that up to 70% of women will have at least one uterine fibroid in their lifetime. Luckily, not every woman will be…
Estrogen + Microbiome = Estrobolome
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
*This blog was originally published on drkarafitzgerald.com in September 2022. The function of the digestive tract is essential for proper function of almost every biological…
Can Seed Cycling Ease Menstrual Cycle Symptoms?
by Hilary Miller, ND
One of the most common reasons women test their hormones is due to “period problems”. They may be irregular, painful, or heavy. They may have…
Intermittent Fasting in Cycling Women: The Effects on Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
Intermittent fasting has become popular lately, with evidence growing that shows benefits for weight management, metabolic health, longevity, and more1. Unfortunately, most of this research…
