Our editorial standards

Who writes this

Articles are researched and written by the Cortisol Curves editorial team — a small group of health writers who read the primary literature so you don't have to. Each article is reviewed against its source citations before publication.

What we cite

We prioritize peer-reviewed research from established endocrinology, sleep-medicine, and menopause journals — the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, Psychoneuroendocrinology, Sleep Science, Menopause, JAMA Psychiatry, Nature Reviews Endocrinology, and comparable sources. Every substantive claim links back to a paper in the References section at the bottom of the article.

What we don't do

• We don't run affiliate links inside articles.
• We don't recommend specific supplements without primary evidence.
• We don't diagnose. Cortisol Curves is educational; it's not medical advice.
• We don't recycle language from other wellness sites — every piece is written for the Library.

When we update

Every pillar guide is reviewed at least annually against new literature. Supporting articles are updated as new relevant studies land or reader questions expose a gap. Each article shows its last-updated date at the top.

Where medical judgment ends and ours begins

We can explain what the research says. We can point to the interventions with the strongest evidence base. We can help you understand what a symptom is likely to mean. What we can't do is know your particular body, your labs, your medications, or your history. For anything that matters clinically — especially perimenopausal hormone therapy, persistent insomnia, or suspected burnout — please involve a menopause- or functional-medicine-trained physician. The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) maintains a certified-provider directory that's a useful starting point.

Corrections

If we've made a mistake, email editorial@cortisolcurves.com. We'll investigate, correct, and note the change transparently at the top of the affected article.

Guest contributors

We're beginning to accept guest essays from clinicians, researchers, and journalists writing on women's endocrine health. If you'd like to pitch, email editorial@cortisolcurves.com with a one-paragraph pitch and one sample of published work.