High or Low Cortisol Levels in Women:
Hormone Therapy Support

Do you often feel "wired but tired," battling anxiety during the day and lying awake at night? Or perhaps you feel completely depleted, struggling to get out of bed and handle even minor stressors. These experiences are often driven by an imbalance in cortisol, your body's primary stress hormone. When cortisol is chronically too high or too low, it can disrupt your entire hormonal symphony.

At EVEXIAS Health Solutions, we understand the powerful connection between cortisol, adrenal health, and female hormones. With guidance from our nationwide EvexiPEL® Provider Network, you can identify and correct cortisol imbalances, helping you to restore your resilience, energy, and emotional calm.

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Signs and Symptoms of Cortisol Imbalance

Cortisol dysfunction can manifest in two opposite ways: chronically high levels from being in a constant state of "fight or flight," or chronically low levels from adrenal burnout.

Signs of High Cortisol (Feeling "Stressed and Wired"):

Difficulty falling asleep or waking frequently between 2-4 AM
Persistent anxiety, irritability, or a feeling of being constantly "on edge"
Noticeable weight gain, especially around your face and abdomen
Intense cravings for sugar and carbohydrates
High blood pressure or a feeling of a racing heart
Brain fog and difficulty concentratin
Digestive issues and a weakened immune system

Signs of Low Cortisol (Feeling "Stressed and Tired"):

Profound, unrelenting fatigue, especially in the mornings
Extreme difficulty handling stress; feeling easily overwhelmed
Dizziness upon standing or low blood pressure
Cravings for salty foods
Low mood, apathy, or depression
Decreased ability to recover from exercise or illness

How High or Low Cortisol Causes Hormonal Imbalance

Cortisol does not act in isolation. Its rhythm and levels directly influence your sex hormones, thyroid, and insulin.

Impact on Sex Hormones: Chronically high cortisol can suppress the production of progesterone and estrogen, leading to irregular cycles, severe PMS, and low libido. It effectively tells your body it's in a state of emergency, shutting down non-essential functions like reproduction
Thyroid Disruption: Both high and low cortisol can interfere with the conversion of inactive thyroid hormone (T4) into its active form (T3). This can lead to symptoms of an underactive thyroid, like fatigue and weight gain, even when standard thyroid tests appear normal
Insulin Resistance: High cortisol levels increase your blood sugar. Over time, this can lead to insulin resistance, making it harder for your body to manage weight and further disrupting your hormonal balance

Whether your body is stuck in overdrive or depleted from burnout, restoring cortisol balance is fundamental to feeling like yourself again.

How EVEXIAS Health Solutions Helps Women With Cortisol Imbalances

At EVEXIAS Health Solutions, we focus on the root causes of cortisol dysfunction, looking at the full picture of your health to create a plan that nourishes and regulates your entire hormonal ecosystem.