Pituitary Gland Disorders
The pituitary gland is a small but vital gland that controls many other hormone-producing glands in the body. If it does not function properly, growth, fertility, thyroid, adrenal, and other hormonal systems can be affected. Symptoms may include fatigue, growth delay, menstrual issues, or vision changes. Dr. MK Azad identifies pituitary disorders using hormone tests and MRI scans. Once diagnosed, proper treatment is provided with hormone replacement or medication. Ongoing monitoring is done to ensure hormonal balance is maintained. Through specialized care, pituitary health and overall well-being are restored.

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🧠 Pituitary Gland Disorders Treatment

By Dr. M K Azad
Diabetes, Hormone, Medicine Specialist & Interventional Endocrinologist
Consultant & Head, Department of Endocrinology, Government Employees Hospital, Fulbaria, Dhaka

FCPS (Medicine), MD (Endocrinology), DEM (BIRDEM), MPH (Epidemiology)
Advanced Hormone Training – Singapore, Korea

The pituitary gland, often called the “master gland,” controls many vital body functions by regulating other hormone-producing glands. Pituitary disorders can cause a wide range of symptoms, and Dr. M.K. Azad offers expert, personalized diagnosis and management for these complex conditions.

🧬 Common Pituitary Disorders Treated:

• Pituitary tumors (noncancerous adenomas)

• Growth hormone excess (Acromegaly) or deficiency

• Cushing’s disease (excess ACTH production)

• Hyperprolactinemia (high prolactin levels)

• Hypopituitarism (underactive pituitary gland)

• Diabetes insipidus (ADH deficiency)

🩺 Step-by-Step Pituitary Disorder Treatment Procedure:

1. Comprehensive Evaluation

• Detailed symptom review: headaches, vision problems, fatigue, menstrual irregularities, growth changes, sexual dysfunction

• Physical examination focusing on endocrine and neurological systems

2. Advanced Diagnostic Testing

• Hormonal Testing:

  • Complete pituitary hormone profile (ACTH, TSH, LH, FSH, GH, Prolactin, Cortisol, IGF-1)

• Imaging:

  • MRI of the brain with focus on the pituitary region to identify tumors or structural abnormalities

• Visual field assessment (if tumor pressure is suspected on optic nerves)

3. Personalized Medical Management

• Medication Therapy:

  • Dopamine agonists for prolactinomas (e.g., cabergoline, bromocriptine)

  • Somatostatin analogs for growth hormone excess

  • Hormone replacement for deficiencies (e.g., cortisol, thyroid hormone, testosterone/estrogen)

• Hormone suppression or stimulation therapies depending on the specific disorder

4. Surgical Referral (if necessary)

• Referral to a neurosurgeon for endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery if:

  • Tumors are large, causing pressure effects, or are non-responsive to medical therapy

5. Radiotherapy (in selected cases)

• Radiation therapy may be considered for residual or recurrent pituitary tumors when surgery and medications are not fully effective

6. Long-Term Monitoring and Support

• Regular hormone level monitoring

• Periodic MRI scans for tumor surveillance

• Adjustments in hormone replacement therapy based on patient’s needs

• Lifelong follow-up may be necessary for many pituitary conditions

📍 Clinic Address: Islami Bank Hospital and Cardiac Center, Mirpur
📞 For appointments 01810000123, 01327997655