Abstract:Introduction. Sheehan syndrome (ShS) is (pan)hypopituitarism because of
postpartum pituitary infarction due to massive obstetrical hemorrhage.
Enlargement of the pituitary gland, smaller sellar region, disseminated
intravascular coagulation (DIC) or autoimmunity are predisposing factors.
The absence of lactation after labor and inability to resume the menstrual
cycle later are presenting symptoms. Some of patients with Sheehan's
syndrome have a sudden onset of severe hypopituitarism immediate… Show more
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