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Pituitary Gland Endocrine Dysfunction Caused By Sheehan Syndrome

Sheehan syndrome refers to hypopituitarism caused by postpartum pituitary necrosis, usually following severe postpartum hemorrhage.  It is usually characterized by postpartum amenorrhea and inability to lactate. Hypopituitarism in Sheehan syndrome usually occurs gradually over 10 to 20 years; the diagnosis … Continue reading

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