Pituitary diseases are disorders affecting the pituitary gland that ultimately affect the secretion of pituitary hormones. The most frequent conditions are acromegaly (growth hormone excess ...

These hormones control processes such as growth, metabolism, reproduction, and stress response. However, when a tumor ...

To exclude the association of a pituitary adenoma that secretes prolactin with a syndrome of 'resistance to thyroid hormone' (RTH), a TSH-releasing hormone (TRH) test was performed. Following the ...

Daniel Bernard, Senior Author, Professor in McGill's Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics The pituitary hormone studied, known as follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), promotes the maturation ...

The Pituitary Center offers: The pituitary gland lies at the base of the skull, between the brain and the paranasal sinuses. From this location, it serves a critical link between the brain and the ...

Hormones are typically produced by endocrine glands and together these glands are referred to as the endocrine system. The study of this system is called endocrinology. The pituitary gland is ...

The hypothalamus works similar to a meter or monitor to detect abnormalities the levels of the hormones the pituitary gland produces. The hypothalamus is physically connected to the pituitary ...