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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
There are three major mechanisms which lead to the development of hypopituitarism. The first involves decreased release of hypothalamic hormones that stimulate pituitary function. The cause of decreased hypothalamic function may be congenital or a...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Hypopituitarism
There are several factors that can lead to the damage of the pituitary gland and the development of hypopituitarism. Causes can be congenital (from birth) or developed at a later stage in life. Interference in the interaction between the pituitary...
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 can be categorized as either congenital (present at birth) or acquired.
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
This is a blood test that measures the amount of the hormone prolactin.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 18, 2008
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