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…
Symptoms and Support of Low Progesterone
by Brook Ahnemann, ND
Progesterone is a primary sex hormone made in the ovaries in the second half of a woman’s menstrual cycle, following ovulation. It is essential for…
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…
Why we test during days 19-22 of a 28-day cycle
by Elise Schroeder, ND
A common question both practitioners and patients have is, when should I test my hormones? This depends, of course, on whether someone is having regular…
Supporting Optimal Timing for a Successful Pregnancy
by Mark Newman, MS
Dr. Rices’ experience in women’s and pediatric care allows her to continually work to create programs that provide calm and stable atmospheres for pregnant and nursing women. We…
Fertility and the DUTCH Test®
by Mark Newman, MS
Please read this exceptionally informative article written by our Clinical Director, Dr. Carrie Jones, ND, MPH, as she discusses the importance of proper hormonal balance as it…
Study supporting DUTCH testing – Improved Serum Correlation
by Mark Newman, MS
I’ve been anxiously waiting for all our data to roll in from an exciting study, and we’re now ready to share it. What we did…
Should You Test A Woman On The Birth Control Pill?
by Mark Newman, MS
To the point: Women on birth control pills have suppressed estrogen and progesterone. If you wonder why their progesterone and estrogen levels are low -…
Measuring Estrone (E1) and Estriol (E3)
by Mark Newman, MS
At a recent conference I was asked my opinion on what to do with a patient who had a certain ratio of estriol / (estrone…
