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Hypopituitarism is a medical term describing deficiency (hypo) of one or more hormones of the pituitary gland. The pituitary produces a number of important regulating hormones, and its function is mainly regulated by the hypothalamus. In endocrinology, deficiency of multiple hormones of the anterior lobe is generally referred to as hypopituitarism, while deficiency of the posterior lobe generally only leads to diabetes insipidus. If both lobes malfunction, the term panhypopituitarism (generalised hypopituitarism) is used.
Physiology
The primary hormones of the anterior pituitary are proteins and include
- growth hormone (GH) - growth and glucose homeostasis
- luteinizing hormone (LH) - menstrual cycle and reproduction
- follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) - same
- adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) - stimulates glucocorticoid production in the adrenal gland
- thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) - stimulates thyroxine production in the thyroid
- prolactin (PRL) - stimulates milk production in the breast
The posterior pituitary produces antidiuretic hormone (ADH) and oxytocin, the former regulating plasma osmolarity and the latter regulating uterine contractions during childbirth.
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@jennifer (Now problems caused by hypopituitarism are ruining my sleep again, but I used to sleep very well for quite a while.)
DiamonDie (Maija Haavisto) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:01:27 -0000
@jennifer (Now problems caused by hypopituitarism are ruining my sleep again, but I used to sleep very well for quite a while.)
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