At Pulling Down the Moon, we are thrilled to introduce advanced testing options to support your fertility journey. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or with the help of assisted reproductive technologies (ART) like IUI or IVF, these tests can provide valuable insights into your health and help uncover potential barriers to conception.
Why Testing Matters in Your Fertility Journey
When it comes to fertility, understanding the root causes of challenges is essential. Often, underlying factors such as hormonal imbalances, nutrient deficiencies, gut health issues, or inflammation can go unnoticed but have a significant impact on your ability to conceive. With the right testing, we can create a personalized plan to address these factors and optimize your chances of a successful pregnancy.
Introducing Our Testing Options
We are proud to offer the following advanced tests as part of our fertility support services:
1. DUTCH Plus
The DUTCH Plus test provides a comprehensive assessment of hormone levels and adrenal function. It evaluates stress hormones, including cortisol, and can help identify adrenal imbalances that may affect fertility. This test is especially beneficial for addressing symptoms and conditions such as premenstrual syndrome, infertility, unexplained abdominal weight gain, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, headaches, high blood pressure and blood sugar issues, mood changes, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and thyroid function concerns that could be impacting your reproductive health.
Who is it for?
Women and men experiencing symptoms of adrenal imbalance, unexplained fertility challenges, or stress-related hormone issues.
Benefits:
- Provides detailed insights into adrenal health and stress hormones.
- Identifies hormonal imbalances that may impact fertility.
- Supports a more targeted approach to optimizing reproductive health.
2. DUTCH Cycle Mapping Plus
The DUTCH Cycle Mapping Plus test tracks your hormone levels throughout your entire menstrual cycle. This dried urine test evaluates fluctuations in key reproductive hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, helping to uncover patterns that may not be detected in standard single-day hormone testing. It also shows estrogen metabolites, indicating how well your body metabolizes and detoxifies estrogen, and evaluates adrenal hormones such as androgens like testosterone, which may be coming from the ovaries (like in the case of PCOS) vs your adrenal glands. It also helps detect issues with circadian rhythm since it tests the Cortisol Awakening Response (CAR) to provide insights into your adrenal function.
Who is it for?
Women with irregular cycles, suspected hormonal imbalances, or unexplained fertility challenges.
Benefits:
- Tracks hormonal fluctuations over a full cycle.
- Identifies issues with estrogen metabolism and adrenal hormone levels.
- Provides critical information for optimizing natural conception or assisted fertility treatments.
