Adrenopause

Adrenopause is when your body's adrenal glands start slowing down and making less of a hormone called cortisol. This can happen as you get older, especially as you reach middle age or beyond. Cortisol is important because it helps regulate your body's response to stress, and it also plays a role in keeping your blood sugar levels stable. When you don't have enough cortisol, you might feel tired or weak, you might lose weight or have trouble sleeping, and you might feel more anxious or depressed. Adrenopause isn't a disease or a medical condition, but it can have an impact on your overall health and wellbeing, which is why it's important to talk to a doctor if you're experiencing symptoms that might be related to changes in your adrenal gland function.