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Underactive Pituitary Gland : Causes

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Causes List

Causes could include:
  • Decreased Adrenocorticotropic Hormone Secretion
  • Decreased Follicle Stimulating Hormone Secretion
  • Decreased Luteinizing Hormone Secretion
  • Decreased Oxytocin Secretion
  • Decreased Thyroid Stimulating Hormone Secretion

Causes Overview Articles

Hypopituitarism
The pituitary gland is a small structure that is located just below the brain. It is attached by a stalk to the hypothalamus, the area of the brain that controls its function. The hormones released by the pituitary gland (and their functions) are:...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism is loss of function in an endocrine gland due to failure of the pituitary gland to secrete hormones which stimulate that gland's function. The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain. Patients diagnosed with hypopituita...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hypopituitarism
Hypopituitarism, also known as the underactivity of the pituitary gland (an endocrine gland), is loss of function in the pituitary and the failure to secrete hormones that affect many of the body's functions. The pea-sized pituitary gland is locat...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Causes Articles

Growth hormone deficiency
Growth hormone deficiency involves abnormally short stature with normal body proportions. Growth hormone deficiency may be congenital (present at birth) or acquired (the result of an injury or medical condition.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 27, 2008
Growth Hormone Deficiency
Detailed information on growth hormone deficiency, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Luteinizing Hormone Test
The luteinizing hormone (LH) test is a test of the blood or urine to measure the level of luteinizing hormone (lutropin). This hormone level is highest immediately before a woman ovulates during her menstrual cycle.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Prolactin
Prolactin is a hormone released by the pituitary gland. The prolactin test measures the amount of prolactin in the blood.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
Pituitary tumor
A pituitary tumor is an abnormal growth in the pituitary gland, the part of the brain that regulates the body's balance of hormones.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
Pituitary Tumors
Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths in the pituitary gland. Located in the brain, the pituitary gland is often referred to as the " master gland " of the body.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer
Pituitary Tumors
Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of pituitary tumors.
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumors
Detailed information on pituitary gland tumors, including symptoms, causes, types, diagnosis, and treatment
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumor Pathophysiology
Pituitary Tumor PathophysiologyPituitary tumors rarely spread outside of the skull. In fact, they rarely even spread to nearby tissues in the skull.
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumor Risk Factors
Pituitary Tumor Risk FactorsCertain factors can make one person more likely to get a pituitary tumor than another person. These are called risk factors.
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumor Screening
Pituitary Tumor ScreeningThere are no standard screening methods used to find pituitary tumors. If a person has MEN1, they should discuss screening with their doctor.
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumor Prevention
Pituitary Tumor PreventionBecause there are no avoidable risk factors for pituitary tumors, there is no known way at this time, to prevent them from happening. If a person has the known risk factor, they should talk with their doctor.
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumor Diagnosis
Pituitary Tumor DiagnosisAny person who is suspected to have a pituitary tumor should have a complete medical evaluation. This includes a completely personal and family medical history.
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumor Medication
Pituitary Tumor MedicationWith some kinds of small pituitary tumors, it is possible to use medication to stop the tumor from growing. Sometimes, it is possible to avoid surgery altogether and only be treated with medication.
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumor Symptoms
Pituitary Tumor SymptomsPeople with a benign or cancerous pituitary tumor may have any or all of the following symptoms. These could also be the sign of other problems.
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumors
Pituitary tumors are abnormal growths on the pituitary gland. Some tumors secrete hormones normally made by the pituitary gland.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Pituitary Tumor Statistics
Statistics About Pituitary TumorsAccording to the American Cancer Society, each year there are roughly 2,000 pituitary tumors diagnosed in the United States. Most are adenomas and are not cancerous.
Source:StayWell
Pituitary Tumor Treatment Introduction
Pituitary Tumor Treatment IntroductionResearchers are always finding new treatments for pituitary tumors and improving current treatments. Pituitary tumors are almost never fatal.Factors That Influence Treatment OptionsThe treatment choices for ea...
Source:StayWell
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