A middle-aged person has a low cortisol level. What could this finding indicate?

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A low cortisol level can indicate a variety of conditions, but hypothyroidism is one of them. Hypothyroidism can lead to decreased cortisol production due to reduced activity in the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. Cushing's syndrome and acromegaly can lead to high cortisol levels, while Grave's disease is associated with increased thyroid hormone levels but not necessarily cortisol levels.

A Middle-Aged Person Has a Low Cortisol Level