The signs of hypopituitarism can easily be overlooked as they often, though not always, develop gradually. They vary depending on which pituitary hormones are affected. They include:
- Headaches
- Difficulty in coping with stress
- Tiredness
- Muscle weakness
- Stiffness in the joints
- Nauseous feelings
- Constipation
- Weight loss or gain
- A smaller appetite
- Discomfort in the abdomen
- Feeling cold
- Visual disturbances
- Loss of armpit or pubic hair
- Hoarseness
- Thirst and excessive urination
- Low blood pressure
- Dizziness
Men may also experience:
- Loss of interest in sex
- Erectile dysfunction
- Decrease in facial or body hair
Women may experience:
- Absent or infrequent periods
- Infertility
- Inability to produce breast milk
Children may experience:
- Stunted growth
- Delayed sexual development
- Impotence in adulthood
However all these symptoms can be treated by hormone replacement.
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