Hormones & Women’s Longevity

Weight changes, fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, disrupted sleep or difficult periods can all be signs of hormone imbalance, but the picture is rarely straightforward.

This package pairs the DUTCH test, one of the most comprehensive hormone tests available, with 1:1 support from a specialist women’s health practitioner from Peach Health.

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About Peach Health

Peach is a functional health practice dedicated to helping people understand and improve their health in a highly personalised, data-informed way. Effect Doctors has partnered with Peach to provide advanced functional hormone testing and specialist 1:1 nutritional support.

Your dedicated Peach practitioner will start by understanding any existing test results you have done with Effect Doctors, and if appropriate, recommend investigating deeper with the DUTCH hormone test.

In-depth, 1:1 support from specialist practitioners

When you work with Peach, your results are just the starting point. From day one you’re paired with a dedicated practitioner who specialises in women’s hormonal health, and who stays with you throughout the process:

Your intake session. A 1:1 session to go through your health history, symptoms, cycle and any testing you’ve already done with Effect Doctors – so nothing gets repeated or missed.

Your DUTCH test. If recommended by your practitioner, they will arrange the DUTCH test kit to be shipped directly to you. You collect your sample, and send it back to the lab.

Your results review. Your practitioner walks you through what the DUTCH found and what it means for you specifically, in the context of your overall health and life stage.

Your 1:1 nutrition sessions. Covering nutrition strategy, supplementation, lifestyle and progress, your practitioner will support and guide you through making lifestyle changes, and adjust your plan as your body responds.

The DUTCH test: a more complete picture of your hormones

Most hormone tests measure one blood sample at a specific moment in time. The DUTCH test goes much further, analysing dried urine samples collected across the day to show not just hormone levels, but how your body is metabolising them too. That metabolic insight often explains symptoms that standard testing can’t.

The test measures 35+ markers, across four areas:

Sex hormones & metabolites – oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone, plus how your body breaks them down and clears them
Stress & adrenal health – your cortisol rhythm across the day, providing insight into stress, burnout and energy issues
Sleep & circadian rhythm – how your cortisol pattern connects to sleep quality and energy levels
Nutritional & metabolic markers – including B12, B6, glutathione and markers linked to gut and metabolic health

Who it’s for?

The Hormones & Women’s Longevity package can help create clarity if you’re dealing with:

Perimenopause & menopause – especially when hormones fluctuate too much for a single blood test to capture the picture
PMS & PMDD – when mood changes, anxiety, irritability or exhaustion around your cycle feel disruptive
PCOS, endometriosis & fibroids – for a clearer understanding of the hormonal patterns driving symptoms
Women using HRT – to see how your body is actually responding to and metabolising your prescription
Fertility – for a clearer picture of hormone health and ovulation patterns
‘Normal’ blood work but ongoing symptoms – when something doesn’t feel right despite being told everything looks fine

Don't just take our word for it...

"I had been suffering with that debilitating fatigue and brain fog for years. I really have you to thank for getting me my life back!"

Harriet, 58

"My PMS is now non-existent to the point that my period took me by surprise and has reduced in length by two days. Brain fog is completely gone and my skin is so much improved. I'm feeling so much brighter and back to my pre-baby self."

Fran, 31

"My metabolism was frozen, and now it is working. I feel so much better. I'm less tired, I've lost weight, and even my concentration is improving. I could not have done it alone."

Pat, 48

Frequently Asked Questions

Discover some of our most commonly asked questions

What's the difference between the DUTCH and a standard blood hormone test?

A blood test measures hormone levels at a single moment. The DUTCH shows levels, how your body is using those hormones, and whether they’re being cleared effectively. It’s also more reliable during perimenopause, when daily fluctuations make single blood samples hard to interpret – testing sex hormones in blood isn’t recommended for women over 45 for this reason.

Do Peach prescribe HRT?

No – Peach practitioners are nutritional therapists, not prescribers. Their work supports your body’s own hormone production, metabolism and regulation, and works alongside HRT rather than instead of it.

I've already done testing with Effect Doctors - how will you use it?

Your intake session starts by reviewing everything you’ve already done, so your practitioner builds on it rather than duplicating it.

How long until I see results?

Many clients notice improvements within the first four to eight weeks. Hormonal imbalances that have been building for years typically take two to six months of consistent work. Your practitioner will set realistic expectations from the start and adjust your plan based on how you respond.

Is the DUTCH available on the NHS?

No – it can only be ordered through a private practitioner.

Are sessions in person or online?

Peach is a digital clinic, so your 1:1 sessions happen online at times that fit around your life.

Want a clearer picture of your hormone health?

Fill in your details below, and your dedicated Peach practitioner will be in touch to arrange your intake session, the first step towards mapping your hormones and building a plan around what your results actually show.