What are the symptoms of sheehan's syndrome?

Symptoms of SHEEHAN'S SYNDROME are: (1) Have given birth at least once before. (2) History of excessive bleeding during delivery. (3) Hair loss. (4) Dry Mouth. (5) Feeling down. (6) Weakness in arms or legs. (7) Fatigue. (8) Abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late

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Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.

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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is sheehan's syndrome?

This condition results from blood loss or low blood pressure during childbirth. This can cause lack of oxygen and damage to a part of the brain that produces hormones. This can cause low levels of these hormones in the body.

Symptoms of sheehan's syndrome

Have given birth at least once before
History of excessive bleeding during delivery
Hair loss
Dry Mouth
Feeling down
Weakness in arms or legs
Fatigue
Abnormal menstrual cycles e.g. too early or too late

Questions your doctor may ask to check for sheehan's syndrome

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose sheehan's syndrome

Have you ever given birth?
Have you had any excessive bleedings during delivery?
Have you felt that you are losing more hair recently?
Do you have dry mouth?
Have you been feeling depressed recently?

Treatment for sheehan's syndrome

Treatment is with lifelong replacement of hormones. These include steroid hormones, thyroid hormones, male/female hormones like estrogen, among others.