Sheehan's syndrome
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Background
- Also known as postpartum hypopituitarism
- Caused by pituitary hypoperfusion and infarction usually in the setting of postpartum hemorrhage
- During pregnancy there is enlargement of the pituitary gland predisposing it to ischemia in low-flow states
Clinical Features
- Symptoms consistent with adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism and hypogonadism
- Inability to lactate
- Amenorrhea or oligomenorrhea
- Fatigue
- Cold intolerance
- Lethargy
- Weight loss