A Complex Dance of Hormones: The Cortisol Conundrum In the intricate tango of hormones, cortisol takes center stage, but in Addison’s disease, its graceful moves become a stumbling conundrum. Let’s unravel the drama: Act 1: The Maestro and His Muse: The Stress Conductor: The pituitary gland, the body’s orchestra conductor, releases ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) when … Continue reading A Complex Dance of Hormones: The Cortisol Conundrum