Menopause Publication, A Letter to the Editor, and DUTCH’s Response Menopause Publication, A Letter to the Editor, and DUTCH’s Response

Season 4, Episode 2

Listen in to this episode of the DUTCH Podcast as Mark Newman, MS, discusses Dr. Pam Smith’s Letter to the Editor in response to our Menopause publication, a peer-reviewed study on the comparison between FDA-approved estrogen patches and gels to compounded estrogen creams.

Mark and Jaclyn examine the somewhat confusing nomenclature between estrogen dose amount and absorption amount, the differences in response between patches, gels, and creams, and how salivary versus urinary testing can tell different stories in a patient. They also discuss how the research around hormone monitoring has advanced over the years and the importance of paying attention to clinical outcomes as well as the full body of scientific literature available.

Show Notes:
Read our published article in Menopause, check out Dr. Pam Smith’s Letter to the Editor and our response.

Welcome to Season 4 of the DUTCH Podcast! In this episode, Mark Newman, MS, joins our host Jaclyn Smeaton, ND, to discuss the recent enhancements to the DUTCH report. These visual changes are the first in a series of a few updates aimed at improving readability and providing deeper insights into the data.

Mark and Jaclyn discuss the update from fan gauges to slider graphics to show population percentile, the new estrogen metabolism ratio sliders that display ratios more precisely, and how DUTCH is working on education around the DUTCH report so providers can see a patient’s story more intuitively. Listen in to learn more about these updates!

Show Notes

Read our blog post detailing the visual updates to the DUTCH Report and tips for report interpretation.

Check out sample reports for a 62-year-old male or a 44-year-old female to see how these updates are represented visually.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will I see the enhancements reflected on DUTCH reports?
Providers will begin seeing these visual updates reflected on reports starting May 2, 2024.

If my test is already in process, will the enhancements be reflected on my report?
Any reports that have not been released to you yet will show these updates.

Who can I contact for questions regarding these enhancements?
If you have questions, you can contact our Customer Care team by phone at 503-687-2050 or by email at info@dutchtest.com.

In this episode, Dr. Alan Bauman, an expert physician in the field of hair restoration, joins Dr. Smeaton to explore the complicated world of hair loss and the options that are available to treat it. Hair loss can have genetic, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle causes. Even if patients aren’t experiencing symptoms now, they may still be concerned about what’s to come.

Dr. Bauman shares his insights on the many factors that can lead to hair loss and how genetics and hormones can go hand-in-hand. Not to worry, though, there are treatments available! From red light therapy to probiotics, what’s most important is to start taking care of your hair early while the follicles are still resilient. Listen in to learn even more about hair and scalp health in this insightful episode!

Show Notes:
Learn more about Dr. Alan Bauman and his clinic at www.baumanmedical.com

Become a DUTCH provider and profoundly change your patients’ lives through comprehensive hormone testing.

Read the DUTCH Blog to learn more about hormone health.

Learn more about hair loss from our conversation with Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP from Season 2 of the DUTCH Podcast