In most cases, the disorder is not preventable. Awareness of risk may allow early diagnosis and treatment. 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. 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.
Call your health care provider if symptoms of hypopituitarism develop.