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Test FAQS
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Women whose cycles don’t follow the expected pattern or who have cycle specific symptoms such as irregular cycles, luteal phase shifts and hormonal symptoms throughout the cycle such as PMS, mid-cycle spotting, migraines, etc.
The test provides the full picture of a woman’s cycle to answer important questions for patients who experience infertility and hormone imbalances.
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Women on birth control
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The test results provide accurate measurements for sex hormones such as progesterone, oestrogen and testosterone, as well as adrenal hormones such as cortisol and DHEA. The test also provides information about hormone metabolism, offering insight into potential underlying issues.
This comprehensive information enables your Nutritional Therapist to put together a very bespoke nutrition, lifestyle and supplement plan for you.
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The test maps out the hormonal fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle and tells us whether they’re following the expected, optimal pattern. This information is not possible to achieve with a traditional blood test that show hormones at a snapshot in time.
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DUTCH stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. You will urinate on the testing paper for 25 days in a row, upon waking.
Once you have purchased the test you will receive a confirmation e-mail with detailed instructions and guidance on how to get started.
If you have questions before purchasing the test please don’t hesitate to get in contact at hayley@nestingnutrition.co.uk
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