DUTCH blog

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Recovering from Stress After the Holidays

By Debbie Rice, ND, MPH

The holidays are joyous, and they may also be filled with stressful events: family get-togethers, cooking for large groups, company parties, travel, and the societal…

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For Providers, Lab Trust is All in the Research

By Hilary Miller, ND

Patients and providers need lab results they can trust. Lab data can critically impact treatment plans and diagnoses, and the accuracy and validity of lab…

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Five Hormone Education Resources You Didn’t Get in School

By Kelly Ruef, ND

“They NEVER taught me that in school!” At DUTCH we hear our providers say this all the time and we couldn’t agree more. A lot…

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Metabolic Flexibility and Female Hormones

By Hilary Miller, ND

In recent years, a new concept has been sweeping the world of diet and nutrition-metabolic flexibility, or the ability for the body to use different…

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