Sheehan's syndrome
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title:
Sheehan's syndrome
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Sheehan's syndrome, also known as postpartum pituitary gland necrosis, occurs when the pituitary gland is damaged due to significant blood loss and hypovolemic shock usually during or after childbirth leading to decreased functioning of the pituitary gland (hypopituitarism). The pituitary gland is an endocrine organ, meaning it produces certain hormones and is involved in the regulation of various other hormones. This gland is located in the brain and sits in a pocket of the sphenoid bone known
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Medical condition
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheehan%27s_syndrome
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2023-11-30T10:50:43Z
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