Hormone Testing
Comprehensive Evaluation for Hormonal Balance and Vitality
Hormonal balance is essential to virtually every aspect of health and well-being, and disruptions in hormonal function can produce a remarkably wide range of symptoms. At Dr. Jeri Lynn Otterstrom’s practice in Eugene, OR, we offer comprehensive hormone testing to provide a detailed and accurate picture of each patient’s hormonal health and guide targeted, individualized treatment.
Hormones act as chemical messengers that regulate metabolism, energy, mood, sleep, reproduction, immune function, and many other processes. Even subtle imbalances in hormonal levels or rhythms can have significant effects on how a person feels and functions day to day.
Different testing methodologies are selected based on what each patient needs to know. Blood testing, salivary testing, and dried urine testing (such as the DUTCH test) each offer distinct advantages and provide different types of information. Dr. Otterstrom selects the most appropriate testing approach for each patient’s clinical situation.
The DUTCH (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is one of the most comprehensive hormonal assessments available, providing detailed information about not just hormone levels but also how hormones are being metabolized — information that is critical for understanding conditions such as estrogen dominance, hormone-related cancers, and poor detoxification.
Hormone testing at our practice is always interpreted in the context of the patient’s symptoms, health history, and other laboratory findings. A hormone level that appears normal in isolation may reveal an important imbalance when evaluated alongside related markers and the clinical picture.
Treatment based on hormone testing findings may include bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, botanical hormone modulators, nutritional support for hormone synthesis and metabolism, adrenal support protocols, and lifestyle interventions targeting sleep, stress, and exercise.
If you are experiencing symptoms that may be related to hormonal imbalance in Eugene, OR, Dr. Jeri Lynn Otterstrom offers comprehensive hormone testing and integrative treatment designed to help you restore balance and regain your energy, mood, and vitality.