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Understanding DUTCH Testing: A Smarter Approach to Hormone Health at Galena Wellness

Manjiah Ockey

Understanding DUTCH Testing: A Smarter Approach to Hormone Health at Galena Wellness

Understanding DUTCH Testing: A Smarter Approach to Hormone Health at Galena Wellness

Hormonal changes can affect everything from your sleep and energy to mood, metabolism, and even brain clarity. For many women, especially during perimenopause and post-menopause, the symptoms of hormonal imbalance can feel overwhelming. But how do you really know what’s going on with your hormones?

At Galena Wellness in Calgary, we use the DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) Test, an advanced hormone assessment that gives a much clearer picture than standard bloodwork. This testing is now available to all clients who want to take a proactive step in understanding and balancing their hormones.

What Is DUTCH Testing?

The DUTCH test measures hormone levels through dried urine samples, collected over the course of a day. Unlike traditional single-point blood tests, it provides a comprehensive view of hormone production and metabolism, including:

  • Estrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone – key reproductive hormones that affect mood, sleep, and sexual health.

  • Cortisol and DHEA – adrenal hormones that regulate stress, energy, and resilience.

  • Hormone Metabolites – showing how your body processes and eliminates hormones, revealing issues like estrogen dominance or sluggish detox pathways.

Why DUTCH Testing Matters for Women’s Health

Many women experiencing symptoms such as hot flashes, fatigue, anxiety, or poor sleep are told their labs look “normal.” That’s because traditional bloodwork often misses the bigger picture. DUTCH testing provides:

  • More Accuracy – showing daily fluctuations in hormones.

  • Deeper Insight – revealing how stress and adrenal health affect your body.

  • Personalization – helping your provider design a treatment plan tailored to your unique results.

How DUTCH Testing Supports Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)

For women considering or currently on hormone replacement therapy, DUTCH testing is a powerful tool. It allows our Functional Nurse Practitioner, Sandy Johansson, FNP, to:

  • Customize HRT dosing for safety and effectiveness.

  • Monitor how your body metabolizes estrogen and progesterone.

  • Reduce risks while maximizing symptom relief.

Whole-Person Care at Galena Wellness

At Galena Wellness, we believe in addressing hormone health as part of a whole-person approach. Alongside DUTCH testing, we offer bioidentical HRT, nutrition support, red light therapy, HeartMath® stress management, and integrative coaching—helping women not just manage symptoms but thrive at every stage of life.

Takeaway: If you’ve been struggling with unexplained symptoms, DUTCH hormone testing may uncover the answers you’ve been searching for. Book your consultation at Galena Wellness in Calgary today and discover how personalized hormone health can help you feel balanced, energized, and in control again.

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