Hormone Testing in Jacksonville, FL (DUTCH Test & More)

Comprehensive Hormone Testing in Jacksonville, FL

Hormones regulate virtually every system in the body — energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, libido, inflammation, and immune function. When hormone levels are off — even subtly — the effects can be felt throughout the entire body. Yet most conventional hormone testing is limited to a few basic markers, often missing the complete picture.

At Meridian Integrative Wellness, we offer advanced hormone testing in Jacksonville, FL that goes far beyond standard lab panels. Dr. Nhat Nguyen uses comprehensive testing to reveal the full hormonal landscape — not just whether you’re “in range,” but whether your hormones are optimally balanced for how you actually feel and function.

Signs You May Have a Hormonal Imbalance

• Chronic fatigue that doesn’t improve with rest
• Weight gain or inability to lose weight despite diet and exercise
• Brain fog, poor concentration, or memory issues
• Anxiety, depression, or mood swings
• Poor sleep or waking unrefreshed
• Low libido or sexual dysfunction
• Irregular, heavy, or painful periods
• PMS symptoms, perimenopause, or menopause difficulties
• Hair thinning or loss
• Dry skin, cold sensitivity, or feeling cold all the time
• Low motivation or drive

The DUTCH Test — Advanced Hormone Analysis

The DUTCH Complete Hormone Test (Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones) is the most thorough and clinically informative hormone panel available. Unlike standard blood tests that capture hormone levels at a single point in time, the DUTCH test measures hormone metabolites over an entire day — revealing patterns that blood tests consistently miss.

The DUTCH Complete measures:

• Estrogen and metabolites — including estradiol, estrone, estriol, and the critical 2-OH, 4-OH, and 16-OH estrogen metabolite ratios that reflect cancer risk and estrogen detoxification
• Progesterone and metabolites — assesses true progesterone production (not just supplementation)
• Testosterone and metabolites — DHT conversion, androgen balance
• Cortisol and cortisone — 4-point diurnal pattern showing how cortisol rises and falls throughout the day
• DHEA-S — adrenal reserve and anti-aging marker
• Melatonin — sleep regulation and circadian rhythm status
• Neurotransmitter metabolites — dopamine, norepinephrine, serotonin breakdown products
• Organic acid markers — B12, B6, glutathione, oxidative stress indicators

Comprehensive Thyroid Panel

Standard thyroid testing typically only measures TSH — but TSH alone can be normal even when the thyroid is significantly dysfunctional. Our comprehensive thyroid panel includes TSH, Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TPO antibodies, and thyroglobulin antibodies. This full picture is essential for identifying Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, poor T4→T3 conversion, thyroid autoimmunity, and subclinical hypothyroidism that conventional testing misses.

Adrenal Function Testing

Adrenal fatigue and HPA axis dysfunction are among the most under-diagnosed drivers of chronic fatigue, burnout, and hormonal imbalance. The DUTCH test’s 4-point cortisol assessment reveals whether your cortisol is high in the morning (healthy), low all day (adrenal insufficiency), or dysregulated throughout the day — each requiring a different treatment approach.

Sex Hormone Testing for Men and Women

Hormonal imbalances affect both men and women, though the patterns differ. For women, we assess estrogen dominance, low progesterone, perimenopause transitions, and androgen excess (PCOS). For men, we evaluate testosterone decline, estrogen excess, DHT conversion issues, and adrenal function. Treatment is individualized and may include targeted supplementation, dietary interventions, stress management protocols, and when appropriate, coordination with an endocrinologist for hormone replacement therapy.

Schedule Hormone Testing in Jacksonville

If you’re experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance and want answers that go beyond a basic blood panel, we can help. Call our Jacksonville office at (904) 379-9412 or our Orange Park office at (904) 541-4826 to schedule a hormone testing consultation with Dr. Nhat Nguyen.