A 42-year-old woman presents to the endocrine clinic with a six-month history of weight gain, worsening fatigue, and muscle weakness. She reports that her face has become rounder, and she has developed easy bruising and thinning of the skin. She also complains of increased facial hair growth and irregular menstrual cycles. Over the past few months, she has noticed worsening mood swings and difficulty sleeping.
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