Learn more about Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones aka DUTCH testing
Hormone testing is rarely a priority in conventional medical practice. In fact, most of our patients come to us after being denied hormone testing altogether — or after receiving only basic panels and being told their results look “fine.” This disconnect exists largely because mainstream medicine has limited pharmaceutical tools for addressing chronic hormone imbalances, which means there’s little incentive to look closely in the first place.
Naturopathic medicine takes a different approach. There is an abundance of effective, natural solutions for hormone imbalances — enough that comprehensive testing isn’t just worthwhile, it’s essential. Understanding the nuances of your individual case allows us to craft a targeted, personalized plan rather than a one-size-fits-all response.
At Rocky Mountain Natural Medicine, we offer a full array of hormone panels tailored to your needs. One of our most powerful diagnostic tools is the DUTCH Complete — short for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. This test goes far beyond what standard bloodwork captures, giving us a detailed picture of your hormonal health so we can get to the root of what you’re experiencing.
What Makes the DUTCH Complete Different?
Standard blood tests measure hormone levels at a single point in time — like taking one snapshot of a movie. The DUTCH Complete tells the whole story. Rather than simply measuring whether hormones are present, it reveals how your body is producing, using, and clearing them. This distinction matters enormously — because two people can have identical hormone levels on paper and have completely different experiences depending on how their bodies are metabolizing those hormones.
What Does It Actually Test?
The DUTCH Complete is one of the most comprehensive hormone panels available, analyzing 35 different hormones and their metabolites — including estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA-S, and cortisol. It also maps your daily cortisol rhythm, giving us a window into adrenal function and how chronic stress may be affecting your body.
What sets it apart even further is the inclusion of organic acid testing (OATs), which evaluates key nutritional markers like vitamins B6, B12, and biotin, along with neurotransmitter byproducts such as dopamine and epinephrine, and indicators of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress. In short, this single test can illuminate what’s happening with your energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, and immune function — not just your reproductive hormones.
Who Is It For?
The DUTCH Complete is a valuable tool for anyone experiencing unexplained fatigue, weight changes, hair loss, mood swings, low libido, or other symptoms that haven’t been fully explained by conventional testing. It’s particularly insightful for women navigating perimenopause, menopause, PMS, PCOS, or fibroids, and for anyone on bioidentical hormone replacement therapy who wants to monitor their levels in detail. Hormone imbalances affect all genders, and the DUTCH Complete provides meaningful insight across the board.
How Does It Work?
The collection process is simple and can be done entirely from home. Using filter paper strips included in the kit, you collect four urine samples over a 24-hour period, allow them to dry, and return them to the lab in the prepaid envelope provided. No needles, no lab appointments, no disruption to your day — just a straightforward process that yields an exceptionally detailed picture of your hormonal health.
What Happens Next?
Once your results are in, we sit down with you to walk through every finding in plain language. From there, we build a fully personalized treatment plan that may include targeted supplements, botanical medicine, dietary adjustments, lifestyle modifications, or hormone therapy — whatever your body actually needs. No guesswork, no generic protocols. Just clear answers and a thoughtful path forward tailored specifically to you.
Curious what a DUTCH Complete report actually looks like? Download a sample report below and see for yourself.
Ready to get a clearer picture of your hormonal health? Schedule a consultation with our team at Rocky Mountain Natural Medicine — we’d love to help you find answers.