This leads to symptoms of hypopituitarism, where the pituitary gland doesn’t make enough hormones.
This can affect milk production, reproduction, and the regulation of metabolism.
This article discusses what causes Sheehan’s syndrome and the symptoms you may experience.
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It also covers how Sheehan’s syndrome is diagnosed and treated.
What Are the Symptoms of Sheehan’s Syndrome?
Also, its symptoms usually manifest gradually and over a period of time.
This damages the pituitary gland and its not able to function properly and produce enough hormones anymore.
There are two lobes in the pituitary gland: the anterior lobe and the posterior lobe.
Most hormone replacement therapies are successful in treating Sheehan’s syndrome, especially if the diagnosis is made early.
If left untreated, this condition can be very dangerous or even life-threatening.
Symptoms may include fatigue, inability to lactate, low blood pressure, and irregular or absent menstruation.
It’s treated with hormone replacement therapy.
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