Hormone Testing in Smyrna
Fatigue, bloating, mood swings, heavy menstrual cycles in women, and brain fog are all things we’ve been led to believe are just a natural part of growing older, but it doesn’t have to be that way! It could be that your hormones simply need to be balanced.
Hormones play a crucial role in our overall health and well-being, influencing everything from mood and energy levels to reproductive health and metabolism. City Chiropractic offers advanced hormone testing to help uncover imbalances that may be impacting your quality of life. Dr. Nicole guides her patients through the testing and any resulting modifications to their diet, lifestyle, and supplementation. Her firsthand experience with the Dutch test has shown her the potential benefits it can bring to her patients’ health.
The First Step: Taking the Simple DUTCH Test
We utilize the Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones (DUTCH) test, a cutting-edge method that provides a detailed, nuanced view of your hormonal landscape. This advanced test offers several advantages:
- Comprehensive Analysis: The DUTCH test examines a wide range of hormones and their metabolites, providing a more complete picture than traditional blood or saliva tests.
- Accuracy: By collecting samples over time, the test captures your hormonal fluctuations throughout the day, offering a more accurate representation of your hormonal status.
- Convenience: The at-home collection process is simple and non-invasive, allowing you to provide samples in the comfort of your own home.
Understanding Your Hormonal Health
Hormone testing can be particularly beneficial for women experiencing a multitude of symptoms. Patients often visit us because of their irregular or painful menstrual cycles, fertility concerns, symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) symptoms.
Your Hormone Testing Journey
When you undergo hormone testing at our practice, it’s really the first step toward a better understanding of your body’s chemistry and how you can work with it—not against it—to achieve balanced health. Your progression through testing will include:
- Initial Consultation: Dr. Nicole will discuss your health concerns and determine if hormone testing is right for you.
- Test Kit Delivery: You’ll receive your DUTCH test kit at home, with clear instructions for sample collection.
- Sample Collection: You’ll collect urine samples at specific times over a 24-hour period, typically scheduled around your menstrual cycle.
- Lab Analysis: Your samples will be sent to a specialized laboratory for comprehensive analysis.
- Results Review: Once we receive your results, Dr. Nicole will schedule a follow-up consultation to review your hormone profile in detail.
Based on your test results, Dr. Nicole will develop a tailored plan to address any imbalances, which may include dietary changes, lifestyle modifications, or targeted supplementation.
Take the First Step Towards Hormonal Balance
If you’re struggling with symptoms that may be related to hormonal imbalances, don’t wait to seek answers. Contact City Chiropractic today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Nicole and learn more about how hormone testing could benefit your overall health and well-being.
