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Adrenal Adenoma (Benign Adrenal Gland Tumor)

What is an adrenal adenoma? An adrenal adenoma is a benign mass in the adrenal gland that sits on top of the kidney. Adrenal adenomas are largely non-functional meaning that it occupies space but does not secrete hormones. However, sometimes benign masses in the adrenal glands can be functional thereby causing high levels >> Read More ...

Weight Gain with Stress (Hormones, Diet and Exercise)

Does stress cause weight gain? There are several reasons for weight gain – some related to lifestyle factors (the most common causes), physiological responses like pregnancy and pathological factors like diseases of the thyroid or adrenal glands. Weight gain in most instances is a result of consuming more calories >> Read More ...

Cortisol Tests (Blood, Urine, Saliva)

Cortisol is a glucocorticoid hormone produced by the cortex of the adrenal glands. It has diverse functions influencing nutrient metabolisms, inflammatory processes in the body and immunity. Cortisol secretion is regulated by the presence of adrenocorticotropin hormone (ACTH) which is secreted by the anterior pituitary >> Read More ...

Low Cortisol Levels (Hypocortisolism), Adrenal Insufficiency

Cortisol is one of the sterol hormones known as glucocorticoids secreted by the outer cortex of the adrenal gland. These small glands sit on top of each kidney and secrete several important hormones. Cortisol is known to have a wide range of effects on carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolisms as well as regulates the >> Read More ...

High Cortisol Levels (Hypercortisolism, Cushing Syndrome)

The Hormone Cortisol Cortisol is the main type of glucocorticoid – a group of hormones secreted by the outer cortex portion of the adrenal glands that sit on top of each kidney. These glucocorticoids are sterol hormones and cortisol (hydrocortisone) is a natural corticosteroid. Cortisol secretion is almost entirely >> Read More ...