What is Sheehan syndrome?
Sheehan syndrome is as an excessive bleeding disorder that occurs during childbirth. The bleeding deprives the body of oxygen and may lead to tissue death and loss of function of the pituitary gland; this results in permanent underproduction of pituitary hormones (Postpartum hypopituitarism).
How do members experience Sheehan syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Sheehan syndrome*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for Sheehan syndrome*
Who has Sheehan syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 7 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 26 |
