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Pituitary Gland

• Definition of Pituitary Gland
• Description of Pituitary Gland
• What Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Pituitary Gland

Definition of Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland is a small organ located just beneath the base of the brain, between the two frontal lobes and directly above a cavity called the sphenoid sinus.

Description of Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland's function is to receive messages from the brain about the need for a particular hormone, and to secrete either the hormone or the substances that cause the manufacture and release of the hormone.

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What Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Pituitary Gland

Is the gland working properly?

Is it producing enough hormones?

What type of tests will you perform to determine hormone output?

How serious is this?

Will you be prescribing any medications?

What are the side effects?