Symptoms may develop slowly and may vary greatly depending upon the severity of the disorder and the number of deficient hormones and their target organs. And Tests Diagnosis of hypopituitarism must confirm hormonal deficiency due to abnormality of the pituitary gland, and rule out disease of the target organ. If the hypopituitarism is caused by a lesion or tumor , removal of the tumor or radiation or both are treatment options. Hormone replacement therapy may be required permanently after such a procedure. Endocrine substitution therapy is indicated for replacement of hormones for the affected organs.
Drugs are available to treat associated infertility in men and women.
Complications Side effects of drug therapy can develop. Calling Your Health Care Provider Call your health care provider if symptoms of hypopituitarism develop. In most cases, the disorder is not preventable. Awareness of risk may allow early diagnosis and treatment. The information provided herein should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition.