Myxedema coma can result in death. Complications: Myxedema coma, the most severe form of hypothyroidism, is rare. It may be precipitated by an infection, illness, exposure to cold, or certain medications. [uclahealth.org]

cretinism in children, problems culminating in myxedema in adults). Loss of ACTH produces secondary adrenal insufficiency, which is just as deadly as primary adrenal insufficiency. [pathguy.com]

In women, prolactinoma might cause: Irregular menstrual periods Lack of menstrual periods Milky discharge from the breasts In men, a prolactin-producing tumor may cause male hypogonadism. [mayoclinic.org]

Conversely, reduced amounts of GH can cause growth hormone deficiency syndrome in adults and children, (characterized by short stature in children). [acromegaly.org]

TREATMENT (synthetic GHRH ): TREATMENT (synthetic GHRH ) A synthetic GHRH product known as sermorelin ( Geref ) currently is FDA approved for the treatment of idiopathic GH deficiency( non- GHD short stature) in children. [authorstream.com]

[…] signal down from the brain to tell us to breathe at night time can go a little awry and that’s something called “central sleep apnoea” and there are complex interactions in people when they carry a bit much weight as well and we know that it’s obesity hypoventilation [sleephub.com.au]

Patients also have coarse facial features and widely spaced teeth. Other symptoms include muscle weakness, profuse sweating, and thickened skin. Cushing syndrome - This disorder is marked by high levels of cortisol. [docdoc.com.sg]

GH decreases utilization of glucose by peripheral tissues, increases lipolysis, and increases muscle mass. [authorstream.com]

Head, eyes, ears, nose, and throat (HEENT): frontal bossing, prognathism and macroglossia can indicate excess growth hormone. Neurological: visual field deficits and cranial nerve palsies can indicate mass effect from a pituitary lesion. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

Laron dwarves (short, frontal bossing; the defect is in the growth hormone receptors; update J. Clin. Endo. 83 : 4481, 1998). [pathguy.com]

FSH / LH lost Decreased Libido / Amenorrhea 3. [quizlet.com]

decreased libido (males) Prolactin Infertility, amenorrhea/galactorrhea (females), decreased libido (males) Oligomenorrhea, inability to lactate (females), decreased sexual function, loss of facial or body hair 2. [clinicaladvisor.com]

Hyperprolactinemia causes milk discharge from the breast (galactorrhea), menstrual irregularities (oligomenorrhea or amenorrhea) and infertility in women and impotence in men. [emoryhealthcare.org]

They may cause discharge from breasts (galactorrhea), irregular periods (oligomenorrhea) or loss of normal menstrual function (amenorrhea) in females and impotence in men. [my.clevelandclinic.org]

Low levels of pituitary hormones can cause many symptoms such as fatigue, sexual dysfunction and changes in body composition, appearance or weight. [uchicagomedicine.org]

Common symptoms of pituitary disorders include loss of vision, fatigue, weakness, headaches, nausea, sexual dysfunction, or weight gain or loss. [sharecare.com]

Some of the more common symptoms of pituitary disorders include: Headaches Visions problems, especially peripheral vision issues Fatigue Dizziness Dry skin Irregular periods Sexual dysfunction Unexpected weight gain or weight loss Excessive urination [intermountainhealthcare.org]

Too much or too little of certain hormones may also cause the following symptoms: Muscle weakness Less frequent or no menstrual periods Body hair loss Sexual dysfunction and infertility Increased frequency and amount of urination Excessive thirst Unintended [froedtert.com]

Estrogen deficiency in approximately 50% of premenopausal women with secondary amenorrhea is attributable to acquired gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) dysregulation, comprising hyperprolactinemia. [hindawi.com]

N Engl J Med 2010; 363:365-371 A 16-year-old girl presents for evaluation of secondary amenorrhea. Her menarche was at the age of 12 years. Her last menstrual period was 6 months ago. [nejm.org]

We then draw blood from the IV to see if the levels of growth hormone or cortisol increase as we would expect. [chw.org]

The increase in total serum cortisol is partly due to an increase in cortisol-binding globulin, but the unbound or free cortisol increases as well. [emedicine.medscape.com]