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Stress Axis Dyad Assessment

Meaning

Stress Axis Dyad Assessment is a comprehensive clinical evaluation that measures the interactive and co-regulatory function of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axes of two partners. This assessment typically utilizes simultaneous, serial salivary cortisol testing to map the diurnal rhythm and stress response of both individuals concurrently. The purpose is to move beyond individual stress profiling to objectively identify how the relationship itself contributes to the allostatic load and subsequent adrenal and hormonal function of each partner. This is a crucial tool for uncovering shared sources of physiological stress.