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I have cushings. does cortisol levels drop after an abortion? my moon face almost disappeared after the abortion. y is this so?
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They drop: But not because younare better. During pregnancy, levels of cortisol binding globulin are high, they drop after termination. Cushings should be addressed.
Answered 1/27/2015
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