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Clinical Applications
Practitioners use the DUTCH Test for managing:
● Adrenal Fatigue and Chronic Stress
● Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
● Infertility (male and female hormone patterns)
● Perimenopause and Menopause Symptom Management
● Endometriosis, Estrogen Dominance, and Estrogen Clearance
Risk
● Sleep Disorders related to Cortisol and Melatonin
Dysregulation
● Mood Disorders (depression, anxiety, irritability linked to
hormone patterns)
● Autoimmune Thyroid Disease Support (where cortisol/adrenal
imbalance is a driver)
Clinical Philosophy
Precision Analytical believes that hormones do not operate in
isolation.
The DUTCH methodology emphasizes patterns and
interconnections across adrenal, reproductive, and circadian
hormone systems.
By evaluating both production and detoxification of hormones,
clinicians can uncover not only deficiency or excess, but also
detoxification bottlenecks or inflammatory drivers of symptoms [1].
Their commitment to scientific rigor and clear, clinically actionable
reporting sets them apart from conventional lab models.
In Summary
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