Pituitary Disorders throughout the Life Cycle: A Case-Based Guide
Pituitary Disorders throughout the Life Cycle: A Case-Based Guide
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030999173 | 751 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 19 MB
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030999173 | 751 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 19 MB
The pituitary gland is often referred to as the master gland, coordinating hormonal signals from the hypothalamus and peripheral circulation to maintain homeostasis in the body. Patients with pituitary dysfunction are faced with challenges unique to each stage of their life cycle. For example, the goals of management for a hypopituitary adolescent transitioning to adulthood would be to optimize growth and sexual development. In early adulthood, approaches that optimize of fertility in men and women can be a priority, and the management approach will be very different from that of older adults requiring sex hormone replacement.