{"product_id":"dutch-cycle-mapping","title":"DUTCH Cycle Mapping","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor some women, testing reproductive hormones (progesterone, estrogen, etc.) on a single day is sufficient. In other scenarios, the clinical picture cannot be properly captured without “mapping” out the hormonal pattern throughout their menstrual cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe expected pattern of hormones shows relatively low estrogen levels early in the cycle, a surge around ovulation and modest levels in the latter third of the cycle (the luteal phase). Progesterone levels, on the other hand, stay relatively low until after ovulation. After ovulation, levels ideally increase (\u0026gt;10-fold) and then drop back down at the end of the cycle. A disruption in this cycle can lead to infertility or hormonal imbalance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN IS DUTCH CYCLE MAPPING™ RECOMMENDED?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Women struggling with infertility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Women with cycling hormones and no menses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Partial hysterectomy (ovaries intact but no uterus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ablations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Mirena IUD (no actual menstrual bleeding due to IUD but still has hormonal symptoms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Women with irregular cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e PCOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e If the luteal phase shifts from month-to-month\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Not sure when to test due to long or short cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Women whose hormonal symptoms tend to fluctuate throughout the cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e PMS, mid-cycle spotting, migraines, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHEN IS DUTCH CYCLE MAPPING™ NOT NEEDED?\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(DUTCH COMPLETE™ IS SUFFICIENT)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Postmenopausal women\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Women on birth control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Women with cycles that follow the expected pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Collect Urine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete all information on each urine collection device. Fill in the day of cycle and date of collection with pen (not a gel pen).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect your samples with your first morning void\/urination. Saturate the filter paper by urinating directly on it OR urinating into a clean cup and dip the filter paper for 5 seconds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave each sample open to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edry for at least 24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce dry, close each collection device and conveniently store in the kit box until you are done collecting all samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinue collecting according to your cycle schedule. Once ALL samples are completely dry, place them in the enclosed plastic bag and seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Return\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPON COMPLETION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter drying the urine collection devices, make sure each sample is clearly labeled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the urine collection devices in the resealable plastic bag and store in the test kit box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut out the completed collection schedule from pages 6, 8, or 10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING INFORMATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the entire test kit box, the completed collection schedule, and requisition form inside the return envelope.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAffix the prepaid label or postage, if applicable. Return using the appropriate carrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Not available in NY, NJ , and RI*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Precision Analytical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53307844821289,"sku":null,"price":669.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/brighterlifelabs.com\/products\/dutch-cycle-mapping","provider":"Brighter Life Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}