211 The Dutch Test vs The Medical Model: Why They Disagree

The Menopause Mindset

The Menopause Mindset
211 The Dutch Test vs The Medical Model: Why They Disagree
Feb 20, 2026 Season 1 Episode 211
Sally Garozzo

The DUTCH test has become one of the most talked-about hormone assessments in the menopause space. Some women describe it as illuminating and empowering. Some medical professionals describe it as unnecessary, over-interpreted, or a waste of money.

So why the disagreement?

In this episode, I step back from the noise and explore what’s actually being argued. What assumptions sit underneath functional hormone testing? What assumptions sit underneath conventional medicine? And why does this debate feel so emotionally charged?

Rather than taking sides, we look at the psychological and structural differences between these two paradigms — and what happens when menopausal women find themselves caught in the middle.

If you’ve ever felt validated by testing… dismissed by medicine… or confused by the intensity of the conversation online, this episode is for you.

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