How Proper Hormone Testing Can Break the Cycle of Frustration
If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in a cycle of trial and error when it comes to your hormones, you’re not alone. Many women struggling with weight gain, fatigue, mood swings, or irregular cycles turn to social media influencers or generalized health coaches for advice—only to find themselves more confused, frustrated, and sometimes even worse off than before.
The truth is, hormone health is not one-size-fits-all. And when you rely on guessing rather than testing, you run the risk of misdiagnosing yourself—or being misled by someone without the proper credentials to interpret lab work.
The Dangers of Guessing
I’ve seen too many cases where women have self-diagnosed based on symptoms alone or taken advice from a well-meaning but unqualified coach who didn’t have the authority to run labs. Some of the most alarming missteps include:
Mistreating High Estrogen as Low – leading to further estrogen dominance and worsening symptoms.
Being Told They Have PCOS Without Testing – which means missing the real root cause of their imbalance.
Starting Supplements That Make Things Worse – because they’re addressing the wrong issue entirely.
This is why proper hormone testing is non-negotiable. You deserve real answers backed by data—not assumptions.
Why the DUTCH Hormone Test is Superior
One of the most comprehensive ways to assess hormone health is through the DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) test. Unlike a standard blood test from your doctor, which only captures a snapshot of your hormone levels at a single moment, the DUTCH test:
-Tracks hormone patterns over a full 24-hour period
-Measures hormone metabolites, showing how well your body is detoxifying and using hormones Assesses cortisol rhythm, which plays a major role in stress and energy levels
-Provides insights into estrogen metabolism, which can impact weight, mood, and long-term health
This level of detail allows for precise, personalized protocols that support your body's natural healing—without the risk of blindly taking the wrong supplements or following generic protocols that weren’t meant for you.
Hope, Clarity, and the Right Next Steps
If you’ve been feeling lost, discouraged, or overwhelmed by your symptoms, I want you to know: it doesn’t have to be this way. With the right data, you can break free from the cycle of guessing and finally understand what’s really going on inside your body.
Dee Davidson, FDN-P, a functional health practitioner specializes in lab testing to provide clear, actionable insights into hormone health. If you're ready to take the guesswork out of your healing journey, learn more about testing options with Dee here.
Your body isn’t broken—it just needs the right support. And that starts with testing, not guessing.
Dee Davidson is a Functional Health Practitioner, hormone health expert, and advocate for personalized health and integrative care. With a focus on functional health and functional nutrition, Dee provides bio-individualized solutions to help clients restore balance. To learn more about how functional lab testing, functional medicine, and a holistic health approach can support your wellness journey, listen to her Confidently Balance Your Hormones podcast or schedule a discovery call at ConfidentlyLoveYourself.com.