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I got a salivary cortisol test done & it shows low in the am (0.232ug/dl) and then within range during the day. what does it suggest?
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Cortisol: If the cortisol is low in the morning and OK later in the day you should not have much to worry about. You may not like this, but if you have no obvious symptoms based on your current information relax and enjoy life. More important - why was a cortisol test done for a seemingly happy and well 23 year old.
Answered 7/13/2016
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