The anterior pituitary peptides are bio-engineered parts of molecules from glandular extracts. Glandular products have been used in Europe for years and are usually taken from animal sources such as lamb, bovine or porcine. These are pharmaceutical grade and especially prepared from disease free herds and flocks.

ACTH deficiency: ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to produce cortisol. Cortisol is essential for life. When cortisol is inadequate, patients experience fatigue, weakness, weight loss, nausea and vomiting, low blood pressure and may develop shock and die unless treated. TSH deficiency: TSH stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormone. Low thyroid hormone causes fatigue (loss of energy), weight gain, constipation, dry skin, and feeling cold.

We have synthetic hormones that patients take either by mouth or injection to replace the missing hormones from the malfunctioning pituitary gland.

The ACL is a ligament in the middle of the knee that connects the tibia (shinbone) to the fibia (thighbone).

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of two ligaments that are inside the knee. This ligament is frequently injured in sports. When the ACL is torn, the knee will often be unstable and it will be impossible to play sports that involve cutting, running, and jumping. Surgical and rehabilitation advances have made the ACL injury less of a threat to athletic careers than it used to be.

A general answer to this question is that you should know as much as possible. Hormones are powerful drugs, and have potentially serious side effects. This is why it's such a good idea to work through an endocrinologist when starting on hormones; he will check your medical history and your general health, and will work with you to monitor your progress while maintaining your physical safety. I strongly recommend doing some background reading before you visit the doctor.

Some herbal products contain or mimic hormones, and some people feel that this is a viable alternative to going through the medical profession. I don't recommend this approach for the following reasons: Hormones carry sufficient health risks that medical monitoring is a very good idea. Along with the general concern about side effects, medical monitoring is important to establish a correct dosage.

No. Some herbs contain phyto-oestrogens (plant-steroids), but these are not the same as human hormones. Sometimes we may use a homeopathic called progesteronum to encourage the body to produce more progesterone, but this is only done on a case by case scenario if necessary. Your therapist will communicate with you and let you know if they feel this is appropriate. Because it is a homeopathic preparation this is thousands of times less concentrated than any synthetic medication you would take.

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A pituitary tumor is a tumor that begins in the pituitary gland. Most pituitary tumors are not cancer. In fact, cancerous pituitary tumors are so rare that state and national cancer agencies keep no record of how many people get them each year. Benign (non-cancerous) pituitary tumors are also rare. About 3,000 people get them each year.

The pituitary gland is a small gland located behind the nasal sinuses and above the roof of the mouth at the base of the skull. It is connected to the hypothalamus, a part of the brain. Together, the two control the production of many of the important hormones in the body. The pituitary gland sits in a tight bony space and has little room to grow or expand when swollen or if there is a tumor.

CDI itself does not interfere with menstruation or fertility. However, it may be associated with these or other problems if the disease or injury that caused the DI also damages adjacent parts of the brain or pituitary where other hormones are normally produced. Head trauma is one of the things that can cause this kind of collateral damage, but it does not always do so. Therefore, each patient with CDI must be evaluated separately to determine if any of the other hormones have been affected.

The ACL is the most important structure in the knee for providing stability during sporting activities which involve changing of direction while moving at speed (including football, tennis, skiing). If the knee is unstable, cartilage wear & tear occurs at a much faster rate than normal which leads to arthritis of the knee joint. An ACL tear is one of the commonest serious injuries in sport - for example, in the AFL, 12% of all matches missed due to injury are from ACL tears.

Pituitary tumors that affect hormones may cause a variety of symptoms, which are related to high hormone levels and production. These symptoms will be different in children than in adults. Growth hormone-secreting adenomas in children may cause: Other more rare kinds of pituitary tumors cause other symptoms. It is important for anyone who is experiencing any unusual symptoms to see their doctor.