Hormones can be tricky to measure correctly, so I stick to the gold standard functional hormone test – the DUTCH test by Precision Analytical . DUTCH testing measures urine hormone metabolites, so that you can see the entire hormone cascade, both adrenal (i.e. cortisol) and sex hormones (i.e. testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone). Many factors such as genetics, nutritional status, and stress can impact hormone production, metabolism, and clearance. Thus, this fuller picture is necessary for a truly effective hormone balancing plan. Learn More