Throughout this process, I consulted various doctors to better understand cortisol and to answer the question: Should we all ...

Although steroids given long-term can cause many problems, you are on replacement dosing. This doesn’t have the risks of ...

No significant difference found between hydrocortisone replacement and prednisone tapering for glucocorticoid discontinuation ...

Considering taking supplements to treat adrenal insufficiency? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of adrenal insufficiency. Follow the links to read ...

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I have been diagnosed with low cortisol and put on 15-mg hydrocortisone tablets daily for life by my endocrinologist.

Adrenal insufficiency or bilateral oophorectomy (surgical menopause) result in severe androgen deficiency, which can be clinically associated with impaired libido, drive and energy. Physiological ...

This is known as adrenal insufficiency. This is especially a concern if you apply topical alclometasone over a large area of your skin or if you wrap or cover your skin after applying the medicine.

“My husband actually reached out to Senator Orr’s office and got the ball rolling so that we could possibly add it to the ...

Monitor for adrenal insufficiency when transferring from systemic steroids. Reevaluate periodically. Monitor for hypercorticism and HPA axis suppression (if occurs, discontinue gradually), growth ...