Ep. #134 | Why We Test DUTCH During Luteal Phase
The DUTCH that we’re interested in is the Dried Urinary Test for Comprehensive Hormones. This test is administered during the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle. That’s the second half of your cycle after ovulation and right before your period.
A menstrual cycle has four phases and during each phase, distinct things are happening with the body, including hormonal fluctuations. Testing at the peak of the luteal phase gives a better snapshot of what your hormone levels truly are. DUTCH is useful because results help use understand what’s going on in your body, which means we can make a plan to reduce undesirable symptoms associated with your menstrual cycle.
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Here are the main topics of this amazing conversation:
- From Instagram DMs: why is DUTCH administered during the luteal phase?
- A detailed overview of a menstrual cycle
- Reminders that menstrual cycles are wildly variable
- DUTCH tests not just for the hormones that you produce and have, but how you metablize them
- DUTCH methodology
- The luteal phase gives a better snapshot of your hormone levels
- DUTCH helps us understand what’s happening in your body, which can help us reduce undesirable symptoms
- What to do if you’re not sure when you’re in the luteal phase
- Stress management is critical
- Tips for stress management
Hoping this episode supports you on the path of knowing, accepting, and loving who you truly are. Wishing more simplicity and ease in all that you do!
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Quotes:
“How long you bleed is separate from the question of how often do you cycle”
“if you were to go and just take this test any day of the week, your results are not going to be accurate”
“If we test at the peak of the luteal phase, we can get a better snapshot of where your true hormone levels are at that time”
“We can work with you and help you understand about your diet and your lifestyle- what we need to modify in those areas and what we need to bring into your life in those areas”
“You have to be managing your stress. It’s not controlling your stress. It’s managing. There’s a big difference.”
“Working with a practitioner, working with my team inside of the hormone project. Stress management techniques is what we can help to tailor for you so you’re not wasting your time, you’re not wasting your money, you’re not filling your cupboards with a whole bunch of things”
Additional Information About Jenn:
Jenn studied and graduated with honors in Human Anatomy and Physiology with such a passion that it propelled her to continue her education over many years. Jenn is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Medical Exercise Specialist, Registered Yoga Instructor and Faculty of the Toronto Yoga Conference, Pre & Post Natal Yoga Expert, STOTT Pilates trained instructor, Twist Sport Conditioning Coach, Spin Instructor Crossfit Level 1 Coaching, among other certifications she got along the way. She is also a guest Holistic Expert for Breakfast Television, Global, CHCH, Rogers Tv and writes columns for STRONG Fitness Magazine, iRun magazine, Savvy Mom and contributes to Inside Fitness Magazine, The Toronto Star and Sun. She is also a proud educator and ambassador to Genuine Health, Nature’s Emporium, and Juice Plus.
Jenn is a proud mama to two beautiful souls and her best teachers of life. She resides on Lake Simcoe in Keswick with her husband and two children.