The pituitary gland is in the skull, below the brain and above the nasal passages. A large tumour can press upon and damage the brain and nerves. Vision changes or headaches are symptoms. In some cases, hormones can also be affected, interfering with menstrual cycles and causing sexual dysfunction. Treatments include surgery and medication to block excess hormone production or shrink the tumour. In some cases, radiation may also be used.
Depending on which hormones are affected, symptoms might include:
- Nausea.
- Weakness.
- Unexplained weight loss or weight gain.
- Loss of body hair.
- Feeling cold.
- Feeling tired or weak.
- Menstrual changes or loss of menstrual periods in women.
- Erectile dysfunction (trouble with erections) in me
Common symptoms: headache, inappropriate breast milk production, irregular menstruation, or vision disorder.
Requires a medical diagnosis:Vision changes or headaches are symptoms. In some cases, hormones can also be affected, interfering with menstrual cycles and causing sexual dysfunction.
Treatment depends on severity:
Treatments include surgery and medication to block excess hormone production or shrink the tumour. In some cases, radiation may also be used.
Surgery: Transsphenoidal surgery
Surgery performed through the nose and sinus cavity to remove brain tumours.
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