Episode 134

Published December 23, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Mark Newman reflect on the significant developments at DUTCH over the past year, including educational initiatives, peer-reviewed research publications, and enhancements to the DUTCH Report. 

Mark Newman and Dr. Smeaton also discuss:

• The updated DUTCH Report and the importance of simplifying hormone testing and interpretation
• Improving hormone therapy practices through education, including education available to DUTCH Providers
• How the landscape of hormone testing and therapy is evolving
• DUTCH’s commitment to advancing hormone health through ongoing research and collaboration
• Upcoming initiatives and events aimed at enhancing provider education and patient care

Key Moments

0:56 Introduction and Year in Review

4:01 Highlights of 2025: Education and Publications

6:47 Simplifying the DUTCH Report

9:51 The DUTCH Dozen: A New Interpretation Framework

13:00 New Packaging and Instructional Resources

15:48 Research Publications and Their Impact

19:32 Case Studies and Practical Applications

21:11 Become A DUTCH Provider

22:19 Published White Papers and Contributions to Women's Health Research

25:41 Navigating Hormone Testing Options

28:14 Understanding Androgen Status in Women

34:20 The Importance of Education in Hormone Therapy

40:00 Building Community and Relationships in Healthcare

46:19 The Future of Hormone Health and Patient Care

About our speaker

Mark Newman, MS, is a recognized expert and international speaker in the field of hormone testing. Mark spent nearly 25 years developing and directing 24-hour urine, organic acid, and salivary hormone testing labs. His unique experience led him to pursue a revolutionary way to test hormones.  

Mark began his own lab, Precision Analytical Inc., to create the most comprehensive functional hormone test available, DUTCH®—Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. Mark is committed to making it easier for patients and their healthcare providers to answer complex clinical questions through extensive education on validated hormone research. Every day, he and his team of experts work toward their mission to profoundly change one life, and then a million more through industry-leading functional hormone testing and education. 

Show Notes

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