|
The pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that sends signals to the thyroid and adrenal glands and the ovaries and testes, directing them to produce thyroid hormone, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and others. These hormones affect metabolism, blood pressure, sexuality, reproduction, and other vital body functions. The pituitary gland also produces growth hormone and prolactin for milk production.
Follow the links below to find information about pituitary hormones.
Reviewed March 2008
Printer friendly page
Related HealthInsite Topics
| Results 1 to 9 displayed. |
| Title: |
Cushing's syndrome
|
| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
|
| Description: |
Cushing's syndrome is a collection of hormonal disorders characterised by high levels of the hormone cortisol. Causes include tumours of the pituitary and adrenal glands, certain tumours in other areas of the body, and sometimes glucocorticoid therapy for inflammatory disorders.
|
| Date: |
Jun 2008
|
| Title: |
Pituitary hormones initiatives
|
| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
|
| Description: |
This page contains information on the relation between human pituitary hormone treatment and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) as well as Government's initiatives for the control and prevention of CJD.
|
| Date: |
Nov 2007
|
| Title: |
Oxytocin agonists for preventing postpartum haemorrhage
|
| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
|
| Description: |
In low/middle income countries, postpartum haemorrhage is a major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity. In high-income countries, the problems are much less but there is still a small risk of major bleeding problems for women after giving birth. Ac...
|
| Date: |
May 2007
|
| Title: |
Thyroid gland explained
|
| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
|
| Description: |
The thyroid gland regulates many metabolic processes, including growth and energy use. Around one in 20 people will experience some form of thyroid dysfunction in their lifetime, with women more susceptible than men. Common problems include overactivity and underactivity of the thyroid gland.
|
| Date: |
Feb 2007
|
| Title: |
Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonists for assisted conception
|
| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
|
| Description: |
Gonadotrophin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist was introduced in assisted conception programs as an alternative to GnRH agonist in order to prevent cycle cancellation secondary to premature LH surge. This updated review evaluated the efficacy of GnRH...
|
| Date: |
May 2006
|
| Title: |
Umbilical vein injection for management of retained placenta
|
| Publisher: |
John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
|
| Description: |
The placenta provides nourishment for the baby in the womb (uterus) through the umbilical cord. It is usually delivered shortly after the baby. If the placenta remains in the womb (retained placenta), women have an increased risk of bleeding heavily (ha...
|
| Date: |
Jul 2001
|
| Results 1 to 9 displayed. |
|
