In this episode of the DUTCH Podcast, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton and Mark Newman, MS, discuss the advancements and highlights from 2024 in the field of hormonal health and functional medicine. They cover the launch of the new DUTCH website, recent research publications, and the exciting growth of the DUTCH Podcast and DUTCH Webinars.

They also delve into:

• The importance of education in hormone therapy
• Updates made to the DUTCH report
• The introduction of new educational resources, such as Mini Guides
• The upcoming Introduction to Menopausal HRT course
• DUTCH’s commitment to excellence and mission to improve hormonal health for all

Show Notes:
Check out the new DUTCH website and our new Education Hub, and read the research on DIM’s effects on the urinary estrogen profile. For more DUTCH research, visit DUTCHTest.com/research, and check out our estrogen therapy research in Menopause.

Get access to our new educational course, Introduction to Menopausal HRT, exclusive for registered DUTCH providers. If you’re not a DUTCH Provider, sign up today!

Take a look at page 2 of this sample report, which highlights the androgen story Mark Newman, MS mentions in this episode.

In this episode, Dr. Sara Szal (formerly Gottfried) discusses the rising rates of autoimmunity, particularly among women, and the importance of understanding anti-nuclear antibody (ANA) testing. She emphasizes the need to explore root causes of autoimmunity, including genetic predisposition, leaky gut, and environmental triggers.

Dr. Szal and Dr. Smeaton also explore:

• Foundational approaches to managing autoimmune conditions
• The connection between reproductive hormones and autoimmune diseases
• The influence of hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause, and how these changes affect various bodily systems
• The importance of diet and technology, such as continuous glucose monitors, in managing health during these transitions
• The role of different testing methods in understanding hormonal balance

Show Notes:
Learn more about Dr. Sara Szal and her new book, The Autoimmune Cure, and follow Dr. Szal on Instagram @saragottfriedmd.

Become a DUTCH Provider and learn more about how to use comprehensive hormone testing in your practice.

In this conversation, Dr. Carrie Jones and Dr. Jaclyn discuss the challenges that providers face when learning about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for menopause. They highlight the confusion and conflicting information surrounding HRT and the need for a comprehensive and evidence-based approach. They also introduce a new educational course from DUTCH, Introduction to Hormone Replacement Therapy, which aims to provide a clear and practical guide for providers looking to incorporate HRT into their practice.

Dr. Jaclyn and Dr. Carrie also discuss:

• The core hormones involved in HRT, including estradiol, progesterone, and DHEA
• Different forms and routes of administration
• The importance of understanding the evidence and guidelines for HRT
• The need for individualized patient assessment and testing
• Controversies and common questions surrounding HRT

Show Notes:
Sign up to get early access to the Introduction to Hormone Replacement Therapy course. This course is exclusive to registered DUTCH Providers – become a DUTCH Provider today!

Follow Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram @dr.carriejones.