What is the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test?
Standard blood tests measure hormones on a single day. But for cycling women, the picture changes dramatically across the month. The DUTCH Cycle Mapping test collects nine targeted measurements of oestrogen and progesterone across your cycle, characterising each phase individually: follicular, ovulatory and luteal.
This means we can see exactly where the hormonal imbalances are occurring, whether progesterone is truly rising in the second half, how oestrogen behaves relative to it, and what your androgens and cortisol are doing throughout. For women in perimenopause, where cycles have become irregular and symptoms are shifting month to month, this level of detail is particularly valuable.
What’s Included in the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test?
- Initial 30-minute consultation to meet your practitioner, discuss your symptoms and confirm the right test for you
- DUTCH Cycle Mapping test kit delivered directly to your door with full instructions for regular, irregular, short or long cycles
- Lab analysis by our DUTCH-registered practitioners
- 90-minute results consultation in which your results are explained in plain English and a bespoke plan is built around exactly what we find, covering diet, supplements, lifestyle and HRT where relevant
- 15-minute follow-up check-in within four weeks to review progress and answer questions
What does the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test involve?
The test is completed over a full cycle or four weeks, whichever is applicable for you. Instructions are included in the kit for women with short, long, irregular or absent cycles. You collect urine samples on filter paper cards at specific points across the cycle and post them to the lab using the pre-paid envelope.
This is a two-part test. The Cycle Mapping component tracks oestrogen and progesterone across the month. The Complete component adds the full adrenal hormone profile, cortisol rhythm, melatonin and organic acid markers. Together, they give a complete picture of what your hormones are doing and why.
Not sure which test is right for you? If you are taking progesterone only (not oestrogen), this is the correct test. If you have the Mirena coil but are not on oestrogen HRT, this is also the correct test. It is not suitable for women taking oestrogen HRT — those women should book the DUTCH Complete instead.
Who is the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test right for?
This test is right for you if you are still having cycles, even if they are irregular, or if you are in perimenopause. It is also suitable for women with the Mirena coil who are not on oestrogen HRT, and for women taking progesterone only.
Perimenopause
Irregular cycles
PMS or PMDD
Heavy or painful periods
Low progesterone symptoms
Mood changes in the second half of the cycle
Fertility concerns
Mirena coil without oestrogen HRT
Progesterone-only treatment
How the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test Works
Pre-test consultation
A 30-minute Zoom session to meet your practitioner and confirm this is the right test for your stage and symptoms.
Test at home across your cycle
Your kit arrives by post with specific instructions for your cycle length. You collect samples at timed points over four weeks and post to the lab.
Expert analysis
Your results are analysed by a DUTCH-registered PCH practitioner before your results session.
Your results and plan
A 90-minute consultation to go through your full cycle picture and build your bespoke plan, followed by a 15-minute check-in.
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Not sure if this is the right test for your situation? A Discovery Consultation is the best place to start.
DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test , Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test?
The DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test collects nine targeted measurements of oestrogen and progesterone across your full cycle, characterising each phase individually: follicular, ovulatory and luteal. Unlike a standard blood test which captures a single snapshot, it shows exactly where hormonal imbalances are occurring across the entire month.
How much does the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test cost?
The DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test is priced at £1,155. This includes your initial 30-minute pre-test consultation, the test kit delivered to your door, full lab analysis, a 90-minute results consultation and a 15-minute follow-up check-in.
How is the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test different from the DUTCH Complete?
The DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test is designed for women who are still having cycles, even if irregular. It tracks oestrogen and progesterone across the full month. The DUTCH Complete is designed for post-menopausal women or those on oestrogen HRT. If you are unsure which test is right for you, a Discovery Consultation is the best place to start.
Can I do the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test if I have the Mirena coil?
Yes, if you have the Mirena coil and are not on oestrogen HRT, the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test is the correct test for you. If you have the Mirena coil and are also taking oestrogen HRT, you should book the DUTCH Complete instead.
Where can I find out more about the DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test?
If you’d like to read more before booking, our in-depth guide to the DUTCH hormone test covers everything you need to know — from what the test measures to how to interpret your results. [Read the DUTCH Hormone Test guide here.]
DUTCH Cycle Mapping Test Enquiries
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