Sheehan’s Syndrome
Sheehan’s Syndrome Woman’s Baby Girl Turns Eighteen
Sheehan’s Syndrome Woman’s Baby Girl Turns Eighteen Everyone’s childhood is like a snowflake. A person’s childhood perceptions compile from life experiences. This weekend it is a big life experience in our family as my baby girl, Sarah turns eighteen. Like many parents I worry about my daughter’s future and if my husband and I have…
Read MoreLab Tests for Sheehan’s Syndrome
Lab Tests for Sheehan’s Syndrome Lab tests for Sheehan’s Syndrome (Hypopituitarism) can be extremely frustrating and expensive. First, please note that health insurance does matter. I was extremely fortunate to have PPO insurance. My PPO insurance allowed me to see almost any specialist without a referral. I can honestly say that if I couldn’t afford out-of-pocket for doctor fees and I had to…
Read MoreWhat Are The Symptoms of Sheehan’s Syndrome?
What Are The Symptoms of Sheehan’s Syndrome? The clinical symptoms of Sheehan Syndrome are highly variable and depend on the areas of the pituitary gland that has died (necrosis). Patients that have a smaller proportion of the pituitary tissue damaged may not develop symptoms until weeks or even years after the childbirth. There appear to be two forms…
Read MoreHome And Family Hallmark Showcases Sheehan’s Syndrome
Home And Family Hallmark Showcases Sheehan’s Syndrome Home and Family Hallmark Showcases Sheehan’s Syndrome As I watched the brisk pace of the talented very pregnant Home and Family Hallmark Channel’s host, Debbie Matenopoulos I was appreciative that she would be my voice as Home and Family Hallmark Showcases Sheehan’s Syndrome. The grace of Debbie’s…
Read MoreSteroid Success In Hypopituitary Cortisol Replacement Promises Hope For Sheehan’s Syndrome
Steroid Success In Hypopituitary Cortisol Replacement Promises Hope For Sheehan’s Syndrome As I walked into my daughter’s room to say goodnight I was startled by her actions. She had her trendy Tilly’s shirt in her left hand as she pulled with her pink hot flat-iron in her right hand to press her shirt. I…
Read MoreHome & Family Hallmark Promotes Sheehan’s Syndrome Awareness
Home & Family Hallmark Promotes Sheehan’s Syndrome Awareness I was surprised, happy and excited to learn the Home & Family Hallmark Channel had chosen me for one of their GLAM makeovers. My sweet stylish sister, Denise Weaver had nominated me to the Home & Family Hallmark Channel for a much-needed makeover. My sister Denise has…
Read MoreWhat Is Sheehan’s Syndrome?
What is Sheehan’s Syndrome? The rare disease Sheehan’s Syndrome is a disease that affects the function of the pituitary gland and is caused by severe blood loss during or after childbirth. The loss of blood to the pituitary gland may destroy hormone-producing tissue. When necrosis of the pituitary gland occurs the pituitary may lose some…
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