Not exact matches
Elevation of the stress hormone cortisol is often associated with lower
levels of testosterone,
estrogen and progesterone, but is only one type
of adrenal problem.
Women starting
estrogen may find an
elevation of their TSH
level, and dose adjustments to their thyroid hormone medication may be necessary.
Consistent with the
elevation in risk for endogenous testosterone
levels, women using
estrogen and testosterone therapies have a significantly increased risk
of invasive breast cancer.