Hypocortisolemia, Hypocortisolism
Normally, cortisol also exerts a feedback effect to shut down the stress response after the threat
Normally, cortisol also exerts a feedback effect to shut down the stress response after the threat has passed, acting upon the hypothalamus and causing it to stop producing CRH
Synthesis of Cortisol from Cholesterol
5 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Epinephrine increases blood pressure and heart rate, diverts blood to the muscles, and speeds reaction time. Cortisol, also known as glucocorticoid, releases sugar (in the form of glucose) from the body reserves so that this essential fuel can be used to power the muscles and the brain
for Adrenals to release epinephrine (formerly known as adrenaline), Norepinephrine (formerly known as noradrenaline) and cortisol
Produces Cortisol (a steroid hormone, in the glucocorticoid class)
Corticosteroid Asthma Inhaler or Prednisone prolonged use, or use during acute viral infection
In response to stimulation by ACTH, produces glucocorticoid hormones, mainly cortisol
19 Steroidogenic Pathways
Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH)
Diet used in conjunction with HRT
Estradiol and Progesterone (altered sensitivity to)
HGH (Growth Hormone) and Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)
Immune Modulators in conjunction with HRT
Neuropeptides, Hormone Like
Norepinephrine (noradrenaline)
Prescriptions used in conjunction
reduced adrenal responsiveness to ACTH
Secondary Hormones in HRT Treatment
Secretagogues in conjunction with HRT
Supplements in conjunction with HRT
Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT)
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