In a message dated 3/21/1 10:31:43 AM, Kathleen W writes:

<< As noted in "Williams Obstetrics,
20th edition", pituitary and hypothalamic functions may be tested by
measuring function of thyroid TSH and adrenal ACTH levels or by CT scan. This
textbook states that on CT the appearance of pituitary is abnormal in that
the sella turcica was either totally or partially empty. Other symptoms of
pituitary insufficiency are loss of pubic/axillary hair and failure to resume
menses postpartum, yet some symptoms may not occur for years later. The
incidence of Sheehan's syndrome is 1 in 10,000.
(Forgive amateur me if this info was already known to all professional LC
already! If not, I'm happy to participate for my first time on LACTNET!)
Kathleen Williams, RN, BSN, and IBCLC-to-be! >>

Kathleen, Welcome and just assume that whatever you write will be of interest
to probably some percentage of lactnetters, you may not always get a response
but your post will be appreciated..........for example: there was some very
interesting info in the above paragraph that I do not recall knowing and
thank you for contributing to my prep for the 10 yr IBCLC retest this summer!

Debbie Tobin
RN BSN IBCLC LCCE
Springfield, Virginia USA
In the suburbs outside the Washington DC beltway
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