Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast

Author: Lindsey Lusson

Welcome to the Period Recovery and Fertility Podcast! Here we discuss the challenging, rewarding, and life changing process of recovering your period and finding freedom with food and exercise. Whether youre hoping to regain your cycle and get your health on track or you're ready to become a momma- this podcast is for you. While the recovery process isn't always rainbows and butterflies, its my hope to bring you both information and inspiration during your own recovery journey. Im your host, Registered Dietitian and fellow HA woman Lindsey Lusson.
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Ep 93: The Top Functional Tests for your Fertility Part 3: the DUTCH Test
Saturday, 20 September, 2025

We’re back with the final episode of our 3-part series on functional testing for fertility! 🎉Lindsey is joined again by our functional fertility dietitian, Anabelle, to unpack one of the most popular (and misunderstood) advanced hormone tests: the DUTCH test.If you’ve ever wondered whether the DUTCH test could be the missing piece in your fertility journey, this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:What the DUTCH test actually is (and why it’s different from standard bloodwork).The hormones and metabolites it measures—estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, cortisol, and more.Why the timing of the test matters (and why it’s not useful if you’re not currently ovulating).Who benefits most from running a DUTCH test—and who doesn’t.How results can uncover hidden hormone imbalances contributing to symptoms like:Short luteal phasesHeavy or painful periodsPMS or estrogen dominancePCOS-like patternsHow a practitioner interprets results and creates an actionable, individualized plan (and why running the test on your own can feel like reading another language).Next Steps:👉 Curious if advanced testing like the DUTCH is right for you?Take our free quiz to uncover what’s blocking your fertility and what your next personalized step should be.Take the Quiz HereConnect with Lindsey:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@food.freedom.fertility⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠foodfreedomandfertility.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@lindseylusson⁠⁠⁠⁠