Description
Often people struggle with fatigue, sleep issues, mood swings or stubborn weight and never get clear answers from routine blood tests. The DUTCH Complete is the most advanced hormone test available, it maps your stress and sex hormones over a full day, shows how you metabolise them, and even tracks melatonin and nutrients. With just a simple urine test, it reveals the patterns driving your symptoms so you can finally take targeted action.
What is the DUTCH Complete test?
The DUTCH test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is a gold-standard functional test that measures:
All your key sex hormones (oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone)
Their metabolites (how they’re being broken down and cleared)
Cortisol patterns throughout the day
Markers of B-vitamin status, inflammation, oxidative stress, and melatonin
And it does this from a simple urine sample collected over the course of a day.
What is the DUTCH Complete test useful for?
Perimenopause is hormonal chaos: hormone levels can fluctuate daily, making a single blood test misleading. The DUTCH test shows a bigger picture of what’s really going on.
Post-menopause isn’t hormone-free: Your body still produces and processes hormones and how it metabolises HRT matters.
It helps optimise HRT: Some women don’t respond well to certain types of oestrogen or progesterone. The DUTCH test shows how you metabolise them, guiding safer and more effective hormone support.
It uncovers hidden imbalances: Like high androgens, poor oestrogen detoxification, or cortisol dysregulation that could be sabotaging your sleep, energy, weight, or mood.
Why is it ideal for peri- and menopausal women?
Perimenopause is hormonal chaos: hormone levels can fluctuate daily, making a single blood test misleading. The DUTCH test shows a bigger picture of what’s really going on.
Post-menopause isn’t hormone-free: Your body still produces and processes hormones and how it metabolises HRT matters.
It helps optimise HRT: Some women don’t respond well to certain types of oestrogen or progesterone. The DUTCH test shows how you metabolise them, guiding safer and more effective hormone support.
It uncovers hidden imbalances: Like high androgens, poor oestrogen detoxification, or cortisol dysregulation that could be sabotaging your sleep, energy, weight, or mood.
What makes DUTCH Complete different from a standard blood test?
Unlike standard blood tests, the DUTCH test gives a complete picture of your hormones.
Blood tests show a single moment in time. DUTCH tracks hormone patterns over 24 hours, shows how your body metabolises and clears hormones, and includes insight into adrenal function and detox pathways, all from a simple urine test.
Who Is This For?
Women in perimenopause experiencing symptoms like PMS, anxiety, bloating, and disrupted sleep
Women using HRT but still struggling with symptoms
Postmenopausal women dealing with fatigue, weight changes, mood issues, or low libido
Anyone wanting a functional, whole-picture view of their hormones to feel well and balanced again
FAQs
Q: How is DUTCH Complete different from blood testing?
Blood tests give you one snapshot in time. DUTCH tracks patterns across 24 hours, showing how your body is processing hormones, not just how much is floating in your blood.
Q: Will it work if I’m on HRT?
Yes—and it’s especially helpful. DUTCH can show how you’re metabolising oestrogen and progesterone, which is essential for personalising HRT and supporting long-term safety.
Q: When should I take the test?
If you still have a cycle, the ideal time is day 19–21. If postmenopausal or on continuous HRT, you can test any day.
Q: How long does it take to get results?
Around 10–14 days from the lab receiving your samples.
Q: Do I have to stop supplements?
Some may affect results. Guidance is provided in your instructions, and you can always ask before testing.
Once your results are ready, you’ll receive an email inviting you to choose one of the following:
Written Interpretation – £60
A clear, personalised PDF report explaining your results, with tailored recommendations for diet, lifestyle and supplements.
1:1 Initial Consultation – £120–£140
A full consultation (60–75 minutes) online or in person. We’ll interpret your results together, explore symptom links, and design a tailored programme to support hormone balance, energy and long-term health.
