Cortisol, AM LabCorp

This Cortisol, AM test measures your cortisol levels in the morning, helping to identify potential issues with your adrenal glands which can cause symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, and weight gain. Defy Medical offers this test to help pinpoint the cause of your symptoms and guide your treatment plan. Early detection through this test can lead to better management of conditions like Cushing's syndrome or Addison's disease.

Finding the cause(s) of:

• Easy bruising: Abnormal cortisol levels can affect skin integrity and blood vessel fragility, potentially contributing to easy bruising.
• Fatigue: Imbalances in cortisol, like high or low levels, can disrupt energy regulation and lead to persistent fatigue.
• Mood changes: Cortisol plays a role in mood regulation, and abnormal levels can contribute to anxiety, depression, or irritability.
• Muscle weakness: High cortisol levels can break down muscle tissue, leading to weakness, especially in the proximal muscles.
• Thin skin: Excess cortisol can decrease collagen production, leading to thinning and fragility of the skin.
• Weight gain: High cortisol levels can increase appetite and promote fat storage, particularly around the abdomen and face, contributing to weight gain.