What is Adrenal Fatigue?
Adrenal fatigue or hypoadrenia is a term used to describe a state in which the adrenal glands are not providing adequate quantities of hormones, primarily cortisol. It is distinct from adrenal dysfunction disorders such as Addison's Disease.
Who has Adrenal Fatigue at PatientsLikeMe?
- 145 patients have this condition
- 8 New patients joined this month
- 20 say Adrenal Fatigue is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 90% | Females |
|---|---|
| 10% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 8 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 19 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 21 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 22 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 7 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 2 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 72 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 23 |
These charts show data from Adrenal Fatigue patients who have completed their condition history