Saliva vs. Urine: The ‘Elephant in the Room’ Debate
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
In fall of 2023, Menopause published the first 3-way comparison of estrogen exposure from FDA-approved estradiol patches and gels and compounded estradiol creams. This data…
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,…
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…
The Sex and Stress Connection
by Jaclyn Smeaton, ND
Stress is natural and normal part of life—but when it becomes chronic, it can have a major impact on your overall well-being, including your sexual…
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…
