Hormone Testing
Hormone Testing for Whole-Body Balance
Our Office Provides Two Distinct Methods for Personalized Insights On Hormone Patterns That Influence How Your Body Feels and Functions
Hormones play a vital role in nearly every function of the body, including energy levels, metabolism, mood, sleep, weight management, and overall well-being. When hormone levels are out of balance, it can affect how you feel physically and mentally, even if traditional lab work appears “normal.” Hormone testing offers a closer look at how your body is functioning so you can better understand potential imbalances and take informed steps toward improved wellness.
- Helps uncover hormone imbalances linked to fatigue, weight, and mood
- Offers insight into adrenal, thyroid, and sex hormone activity
- Supports personalized wellness and lifestyle recommendations
- Helps explain symptoms not seen on routine lab testing
- Encourages proactive, preventative health choices
- Complements chiropractic and holistic care services
Now Offering DUTCH Hormone Testing
Advanced, Comprehensive Dried Urine Hormone Testing for Deeper Insight and Personalized Care
The DUTCH Test is an advanced, at-home urine hormone test that gives a detailed picture of how your body produces and metabolizes hormones, not just what the hormone levels are at a single moment.
How It Works:
You collect multiple dried urine samples over the course of a full day and mail the test to the lab for analysis. It evaluates sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, testosterone), cortisol, adrenal markers, and their metabolites.
This Test Is Best For:
People with complex, unresolved hormone-related symptoms
Those needing insight into hormone metabolism (how your body processes hormones)
Fatigue, sleep problems, weight changes, stress or adrenal dysfunction
Symptoms that don’t correlate with traditional blood testing results
Benefits of DUTCH Hormone Testing
- Measures hormone levels and how the body metabolizes hormones
- Provides insight into estrogen balance and estrogen dominance
- Evaluates adrenal health and daily cortisol patterns
- Helps identify root causes of fatigue, weight resistance, and mood changes
- Supports more accurate, personalized supplement and nutrition plans
- Non-invasive, convenient at-home testing
- Ideal for both women and men experiencing hormone-related symptoms
What is DUTCH Hormone Testing?
DUTCH testing is a dried urine hormone test that evaluates sex hormones, adrenal hormones, and hormone metabolites. It provides a more complete picture of hormone balance compared to traditional blood tests.
How is DUTCH testing different from blood work?
Blood tests show hormone levels at a single moment in time. DUTCH testing shows hormone production and how your body breaks down and clears hormones, which is critical for identifying imbalances like estrogen dominance or adrenal dysfunction.
Does DUTCH testing help with stress and adrenal fatigue?
Yes. The test evaluates cortisol patterns throughout the day, helping identify stress-related imbalances that may affect energy, sleep, and mood.
Saliva Hormone Testing (Labrix Panels)
Our Saliva Hormone Testing uses Labrix saliva panels that are collected at scheduled times throughout the day to assess hormone levels as they fluctuate. Saliva testing focuses on the free, biologically active hormones circulating in your body.
How It Works:
You provide small saliva samples at specific times (often morning, midday, evening) to track patterns like cortisol rhythm or changes in sex hormones. This testing can be sent to some insurance providers depending on your plan and panel choice.
Panel Options:
Labrix saliva testing offers a range of panel sizes. Typically from 5-panel up to 12-panel options, depending on which hormones are being evaluated (cortisol, estradiol, progesterone, testosterone, etc.). These allow customized testing based on symptoms and clinical goals.
This Test Is Best For:
Evaluating daily hormonal fluctuations like cortisol throughout the day
Assessing “free” hormone levels that are actively available to tissues
People who want a more affordable or insurance-friendly option
Tracking hormone changes over time
Key Features:
✔ Non-invasive, at-home saliva collection
✔ Focuses on hormone activity at the time of collection
✔ More panel flexibility and insurance-suitable options depending on test selected
Frequently Asked Questions
What symptoms might hormone testing help explain?
Symptoms can include fatigue, difficulty sleeping, weight changes, stress sensitivity, low energy, mood fluctuations, or changes in focus or motivation. Everyone’s experience is different, which makes individualized testing valuable.
Is hormone testing used to diagnose medical conditions?
No. Hormone testing is not a diagnostic tool. It is used for educational and wellness purposes to better understand hormone patterns and support informed lifestyle decisions.
What type of samples are used for hormone testing?
Hormone testing typically uses a small vial to collect saliva at a few scheduled times throughout the day.
Do I need a referral for hormone testing?
No referral is required. Hormone testing is offered as part of our wellness-focused services.
Can hormone testing be done alongside chiropractic care?
Yes. Hormone testing complements chiropractic and other holistic services by supporting a whole-body approach to health and wellness.