Functional Testing for Women’s Health
Functional testing is one of the most powerful tools for understanding the root causes of hormonal, digestive, skin and energy imbalances. Rather than guessing or relying on symptom-based treatment, these tests provide clear, measurable insights into how your body is functioning - allowing for precise, personalised and effective care.
Women’s health is complex. Hormones, gut health, inflammation, nutrient status and the nervous system all influence one another. Functional testing helps us see the full picture so we can target the real drivers behind symptoms such as painful periods, irregular cycles, acne, bloating, fatigue, anxiety, PCOS patterns and endometriosis.
Whether you’re seeking answers after years of frustration or you simply want a deeper understanding of your body, functional testing provides clarity, direction and confidence in your healing plan.
What Functional Testing can reveal
Depending on your symptoms and health goals, functional testing may help uncover:
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Hormone production and metabolism
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Stress patterns and cortisol rhythm
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Gut microbiome balance
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Nutrient deficiencies
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Inflammation and oxidative stress
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Detoxification and methylation issues
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Thyroid and metabolic health
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Immune activation
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Environmental toxin exposure
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Vaginal microbiome imbalance
These insights guide a personalised treatment plan that is more targeted, effective and aligned with your unique biochemistry.
Complete Microbiome Mapping
The Complete Microbiome Mapping Test (CMM) is a comprehensive stool analysis that assesses the balance, diversity and function of your gut microbiome. It identifies microbes that may drive inflammation, digestive symptoms or hormonal disruption, including pathogenic bacteria, opportunistic organisms, fungi, viruses and parasites. The panel also includes key immune and digestive markers, providing a full picture of gut health and its role in your overall wellbeing.
Recommended for women with bloating, IBS symptoms, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea, food reactions, acne, brain fog, fatigue or suspected gut infections. Also ideal for anyone with endometriosis or hormonal imbalance, as gut health plays a central role in inflammation and oestrogen metabolism.
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Type: Comprehensive stool test analysing bacteria, pathogens, fungi, viruses, parasites and digestive markers
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Collection Method: At-home stool sample
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Turnaround Time: Approximately 7-10 days
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Results will be sent to the practitioner who will analysis the results. You will be provided with a functional test report and health strategy based off your results.
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Want to know more? Read the information sheet here
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Your results guide a targeted gut restoration plan, including antimicrobial herbs, probiotics, digestive support, nutrition adjustments and inflammation reduction. CMM helps us understand what’s driving your symptoms and how your gut may be impacting hormones, immune function and energy.
How it works:
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Book your Functional Test Discovery Call and complete the intake form provided.
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During the call, we will discuss your symptoms and determine which functional test is the best fit for your needs.
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An invoice will be issued. Once payment is received, your test kit will be ordered and shipped directly to you.
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When your kit arrives, carefully follow the instructions for sample collection and return shipping. Reach out anytime if you need guidance.
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Once your kit is returned to NutriScript, results typically take 3-4 weeks to process.
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When your results are ready, we will meet for your Initial Consultation to review your results in depth and create a personalised treatment plan.
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Pathology and Pathology Analysis
Pathology testing forms an essential foundation in women’s health, helping uncover the biochemical and physiological factors behind symptoms such as fatigue, irregular cycles, acne, PCOS patterns, thyroid issues, gut symptoms and mood changes. Comprehensive blood work - including full thyroid profiles, sex hormone panels, nutrient status, metabolic markers and inflammatory indicators — provides a clear, clinical overview of how the body is functioning. These tests assess thyroid health, iron and B-vitamin levels, glucose and insulin regulation, liver function, reproductive hormones and more.
I have completed pathology analysis training with The Institute for Integrative and Functional Pathology.
Ideal for women experiencing fatigue, low energy, thyroid issues, skin conditions, irregular cycles, PCOS symptoms, low mood, nutrient deficiencies, weight changes or general hormonal imbalance. Also recommended as a baseline screen for overall health.
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Type: Standard pathology blood work
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Collection Method: Blood draw at a local laboratory
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Turnaround Time: Usually 2–7 days depending on the panel
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Results will be sent to the practitioner who will analysis the results. You will be provided with a functional test report and health strategy based off your results.
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Pathology results help identify nutrient deficiencies, thyroid issues, inflammation, metabolic patterns and hormonal imbalances that may be contributing to symptoms. These findings allow us to fine-tune your nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle strategies for faster, more effective outcomes.
How it works:
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Book your Functional Test Discovery Call and complete the intake form provided.
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During the call, we will discuss your symptoms and determine which functional test is the best fit for your needs.
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An invoice will be issued. Once payment is received, your test kit will be ordered and shipped directly to you.
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When your kit arrives, carefully follow the instructions for sample collection and return shipping. Reach out anytime if you need guidance.
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Once your kit is returned to NutriScript, results typically take 7–10 days to process.
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When your results are ready, we will meet for your Initial Consultation to review your results in depth and create a personalised treatment plan.
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EndoMAP
The EndoMAP is NutriPATH’s most comprehensive at-home dried urine test, offering a full assessment of hormonal, metabolic and environmental factors that influence hormone health. It provides detailed insights into four major hormone pathways: oestrogen, androgens, progesterone and glucocorticoids - giving a complete picture of hormone production, metabolism and clearance. The panel also includes organic acids, endocrine disruptors and heavy metals, helping identify deeper drivers of hormonal imbalance.
Best suited for women with endometriosis, painful or heavy periods, chronic pelvic pain, PMS/PMDD, fertility concerns, bloating, inflammation, mood swings or complex hormonal symptoms. Ideal when deeper insight is needed beyond standard hormone blood tests.
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Type: Advanced dried urine hormone, metabolite, and environmental toxin assessment
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Collection Method: At-home urine collection
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Turnaround Time: Usually 7-10 days
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Results will be sent to the practitioner who will analysis the results. You will be provided with a functional test report and health strategy based off your results.
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Want to know more? Read the information sheet here
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The EndoMAP guides your targeted treatment plan by showing how estrogen, progesterone, androgens and cortisol are functioning at a metabolic level. It also reveals endocrine disruptors, heavy metals and key organic acid markers influencing inflammation and hormone balance.
Your protocol is customised to support detox pathways, reduce flares, stabilise cycles and address the specific biochemical drivers of your symptoms.
How it works:
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Book your Functional Test Discovery Call and complete the intake form provided.
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During the call, we will discuss your symptoms and determine which functional test is the best fit for your needs.
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An invoice will be issued. Once payment is received, your test kit will be ordered and shipped directly to you.
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When your kit arrives, carefully follow the instructions for sample collection and return shipping. Reach out anytime if you need guidance.
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Once your kit is returned to NutriScript, results typically take 7–10 days to process.
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When your results are ready, we will meet for your Initial Consultation to review your results in depth and create a personalised treatment plan.
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Vaginal Microbiome Profile
The Vaginal Microbiome Profile is a specialised test that assesses the balance of bacteria, fungi and other microbes within the vaginal ecosystem. It identifies beneficial Lactobacillus species, detects overgrowths of pathogenic organisms linked to BV, yeast infections or trichomoniasis, and highlights patterns of imbalance that may contribute to symptoms such as discharge, itching, odour, discomfort or recurrent infections. By understanding the exact microbial makeup of the vaginal environment, this test helps pinpoint the root cause of symptoms and guides a targeted, effective treatment plan that supports long-term vaginal and reproductive health.
Best for women with recurrent BV, yeast infections, vaginal odour, discharge, itching, discomfort, pain during intercourse, recurrent UTIs or fertility challenges. It is also helpful when symptoms keep returning despite treatment.
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Type: Vaginal microbiome swab test analysing beneficial and pathogenic microbes
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Collection Method: Simple self-swab at home
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Turnaround Time: Around 5-7 days
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Results will be sent to the practitioner who will analysis the results. You will be provided with a functional test report and health strategy based off your results.
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Want to know more? Read the information sheet here
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Results help us tailor antimicrobial, probiotic and lifestyle strategies to restore balance to the vaginal ecosystem. This ensures your treatment addresses the root cause of symptoms and supports long-term vaginal and reproductive health.
How it works:
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Book your Functional Test Discovery Call and complete the intake form provided.
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During the call, we will discuss your symptoms and determine which functional test is the best fit for your needs.
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An invoice will be issued. Once payment is received, your test kit will be ordered and shipped directly to you.
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When your kit arrives, carefully follow the instructions for sample collection and return shipping. Reach out anytime if you need guidance.
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Once your kit is returned to NutriScript, results typically take 2-3 weeks to process.
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When your results are ready, we will meet for your Initial Consultation to review your results in depth and create a personalised treatment plan.
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DUTCH Test
The DUTCH Complete is a comprehensive hormone test that measures sex hormones, adrenal hormones and their metabolites to reveal how your body is producing, using and clearing hormones. It also maps your daily free cortisol pattern, providing insight into your stress response and energy rhythm. In addition to hormones, the DUTCH Complete includes organic acid markers for nutrient status and inflammation, melatonin (6-OHMS) for sleep and circadian health, and 8-OHdG to assess oxidative stress. This test gives a full picture of hormone balance, stress physiology and metabolic function, allowing for a deeply personalised treatment plan.
The DUTCH Complete is ideal for women experiencing PMS, irregular cycles, suspected low progesterone, estrogen dominance, perimenopause symptoms, fatigue, sleep issues, mood changes, acne, or chronic stress. It’s also helpful when standard blood tests are “normal,” but symptoms persist.
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Type: Dried urine hormone and metabolite panel
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Collection Method: Simple at-home urine collection across a single day.
Ideally the DUTCH complete or sex hormone test is done on days 19, 20, 21, or 22 of your cycle. If you have a short, long or irregular cycle we can help you decide the best day to collect the samples. -
Turnaround Time: Typically 2–4 weeks once the lab receives your sample
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Results will be sent to the practitioner who will analysis the results. You will be provided with a functional test report and health strategy based off your results.
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Want to know more, read the DUTCH information sheet here
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Pathology results help identify nutrient deficiencies, thyroid issues, inflammation, metabolic patterns and hormonal imbalances that may be contributing to symptoms. These findings allow us to fine-tune your nutrition, supplementation and lifestyle strategies for faster, more effective outcomes.
How it works:
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Book your Functional Test Discovery Call and complete the intake form provided.
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During the call, we will discuss your symptoms and determine which functional test is the best fit for your needs.
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An invoice will be issued. Once payment is received, your test kit will be ordered and shipped directly to you.
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When your kit arrives, carefully follow the instructions for sample collection and return shipping. Reach out anytime if you need guidance.
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Once your kit is returned to NutriScript, results typically take 7–10 days to process.
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When your results are ready, we will meet for your Initial Consultation to review your results in depth and create a personalised treatment plan.
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Client case study: Endometriosis and whole-body healing
Endometriosis | Pain | Hormonal Acne | Fatigue
Female, 29 years old
Presenting concerns: Endometriosis (surgically confirmed), chronic pelvic pain, painful periods, hormonal acne, fatigue, and digestive bloating.
Initial consult summary
Heavy, painful periods with clotting
“Endo belly” and bloating, especially around ovulation and menstruation
Cyclical hormonal acne on her chin and jaw
Low energy and brain fog, especially mid-luteal phase
A feeling of being “stuck in survival mode”
Her diet was relatively balanced, but she consumed a moderate amount of dairy, gluten, and alcohol. She also had a high-stress job with poor work-life boundaries and minimal nervous system regulation.
What we focused on
We focused on herbal support to regulate hormones and ease inflammation, alongside nutrition and supplements to balance blood sugar, support liver detox, and calm the nervous system. Simple daily practices were also introduced to reduce stress and reconnect with the menstrual cycle.
After 1 month
Pain and bloating had started to ease, skin was clearing, and energy felt more stable.
After 2 months
Cycles were becoming more regular, period pain had reduced further, and acne flare-ups were less frequent.
After 3 months
Periods were manageable without medication, energy and mood were more consistent, and there was a stronger sense of connection and trust in the body.
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