DUTCH Blog

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The Role of Adrenals in PCOS

It’s estimated that 20-30% of women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) have excess DHEA-S, indicating some degree of adrenal involvement in their condition. Considering…

Metabolic Factors in PCOS

One of the possible etiologies of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is metabolic dysregulation and thus it may be more appropriately called “metabolic reproductive syndrome”. This…

Monitoring HRT with a Dried Urine Hormone Test

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,…

What to Expect: The Menopause Years

When many women think about menopause, they think of suffering in silence for years with symptoms like hot flashes that culminate with the end of…

Circadian Rhythm and Human Health

To better understand human behavior and health it’s necessary to acknowledge the importance of biological rhythms in health assessments. Chronobiology (the study of rhythmic influences…

Supportive Postpartum Care

This post was reviewed for accuracy by Dr. Debbie Rice, ND, MPH. In the days and weeks following childbirth, a woman’s body goes through enormous…

Self-Care Tips for Hormone Balance

Hormonal imbalances can cause a variety of physical and emotional symptoms in women. While some hormonal imbalances may require medical treatment, self-care practices such as…