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Sheehan’s Syndrome Lab Tests
Sheehan’s Syndrome Lab Tests Sheehan’s Syndrome Lab Tests Sheehan’s Syndrome (Hypopituitarism) lab tests can be extremely frustrating and expensive. If you suspect that you have an Endocrine issue then a complete lab workup would be beneficial. A complete lab workup will help your doctor with your diagnosis. I find that many doctors will not run…
Read MoreWhat Causes Sheehan’s Syndrome?
What Causes Sheehan’s Syndrome? Sheehan’s Syndrome is caused by the severe blood loss during or after childbirth. The loss of blood supply to the pituitary gland may cause hormone-producing tissue to be destroyed. When hormone-producing tissue of the pituitary gland is destroyed the pituitary gland may lose some or all of its hormonal function. These are…
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SHEEHAN’S SYNDROME OVERVIEW WHAT IS SHEEHAN’S SYNDROME? Sheehan’s Syndrome is a rare complication of postpartum hemorrhage. The disease affects the function of the pituitary gland and can be life-threatening if left untreated. Sheehan’s Syndrome is also known as postpartum pituitary gland necrosis and hypopituitarism. Sheehan’s Syndrome causes damage to the pituitary gland and thereby…
Read MoreWHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SHEEHAN’S SYNDROME?
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SHEEHAN’S SYNDROME? You may feel like you are going crazy before you have a diagnosis of Sheehan’s Syndrome. Sheehan’s Syndrome is a rare disease that is not always easy to diagnose, and the symptoms may gradually increase over time. Unfortunately, the symptoms of Sheehan’s Syndrome frequently are misinterpreted and…
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