Symptoms

Large pituitary adenomas (giant adenomas), benign (noncancerous) tumors of the pituitary gland, can put pressure on or damage surrounding tissue. This can cause symptoms such as:   

• Vision problems (loss of peripheral vision)
• Headache
• Hormonal imbalance due to excess or deficiency of pituitary hormones

An imbalance of pituitary hormones can cause a variety of symptoms, depending on which hormone is affected, including:

• Male and female infertility
• Irregular Period
• Depression and/or anxiety

It is important to contact your healthcare provider whenever you develop new persistent symptoms. They may order a few simple blood tests to determine if your symptoms are due to hormonal problems or something else.

The pituitary gland (also called the pituitary gland) is a small pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain below the hypothalamus. It is located in a small chamber below the brain known as the Turkish saddle. It is the part of the endocrine system that produces several important hormones. The pituitary gland also directs other glands in the endocrine system to release hormones.  

Sweat glands are organs that produce one or more substances, such as hormones, digestive juices, sweat, or tears. Hormones are chemicals that coordinate various functions in the body, sending messages through the blood to various organs, skin, muscles, and other tissues. These signals tell your body what to do and when. The pituitary gland is divided into two main parts: the anterior pituitary (anterior lobe) and the posterior pituitary (posterior lobe). The pituitary gland connects to the hypothalamus through a trunk of blood vessels and nerves called the pituitary trunk (also called the pituitary gland).