Sheehan Syndrome

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Disease overview

postpartum hypopituitarism; hypotension following postpartum hemorrhage causing ischemic pituitary necrosis

Common symptoms

Symptoms related to low pituitary hormones: failure to lactate (common)failure to resume regular mensesexcessive fatigueadrenal crisis. Symptoms may appear acutely or months-years after delivery.

WHEN TO SUSPECT

  • Recommendation 1

    Standard blood tests for pituitary hormone levels. Head CT/MRI will likely show empty sella

  • Recommendation 2

    also rules out tumor.

HOW TO TEST

  • Recommendation 1

    Standard blood tests for pituitary hormone levels. Head CT/MRI will likely show empty sella

  • Recommendation 2

    also rules out tumor.

TREATMENT

  • Recommendation 1

    Pituitary hormone replacement therapy as needed based on patient-specific deficiencies.

PRIMARY CARE

  • Recommendation 1

    Long-term endocrinology support. Patients who desire additional children may need fertility assistance. Support group

  • Recommendation 2

    Maternal Pituitary Support

FURTHER SUPPORT

  • Recommendation 1

    Managed by Endocrinology. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

CLINICAL TRIALS

  • Recommendation 1

    Currently there are no active clinical trials.

Sources

No data available

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