Menu
Sample Required: Urine and Saliva | Test Type: Hormone & Metabolism
Key Advantages
The DUTCH Cycle Mapping™ PLUS not only maps oestrogen and progesterone through the monthly menstrual cycle but also adds the comprehensiveness of all the hormone metabolites along with the cortisol awakening response (CAR).
Hormonal balance is key. Fluctuating levels of oestradiol and progesterone play a major role in a woman’s overall health. This panel is designed for cycling women who struggle with ongoing symptoms such as monthly migraines, fertility issues, or PCOS. The addition of the cortisol awakening response (CAR), a transient, immediate rise in cortisol upon awakening (distinct from the diurnal rhythm), provides a fuller assessment of hormone fluctuations, baseline stress response, and reflects a patient’s ability to cope with anticipated challenges. CAR also shows a patient’s perception of control around chronic stress, providing insight into HPA resiliency.
DUTCH Cycle Mapping™ PLUS uses more sample collections for mapping (first-morning urine collections) and performs testing on targeted samples based on the actual length of the cycle. In addition, one full day of four (4) urine and five (5) saliva samples are collected, providing the comprehensive hormone metabolite and cortisol awakening response (CAR) results.
Even though a patient may have “normal” free cortisol levels throughout the day, that does not always mean everything is functioning properly. The graph below shows two good examples. A blunted or exaggerated CAR can appear even when single samples return “normal” results. The HPA axis might not be appropriately responding when faced with a stressor, even when cortisol levels are fluctuating nicely throughout the day.
Dried samples are accurate for hormone testing, and values correlate to liquid samples (see graph, below).
*The Insomnia Cortisol measurement is optional and included at an additional charge.
Mon – Fri 8am to 5.00pm NZT
orders@fxmed.co.nz
support@fxmed.co.nz
NZ customers
Free Phone: 0800 439 633
Free Fax: 0800 439 630
Australian customers
Free Phone: 1800 770 904
Free Fax: 1800 665 070
Please note that all products and services found on this website are available to patients through their health practitioner only.
New to FxMed? Set up your account and access leading brands trusted by practitioners in Australia and New Zealand.