Sheehan's syndrome risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Iqra Qamar M.D.[2]

Overview

• There are no established risk factors for [disease name].

OR

• The most potent risk factor in the development of [disease name] is [risk factor 1]. Other risk factors include [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].
• Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] include [risk factor 1], [risk factor 2], [risk factor 3], and [risk factor 4].
• Common risk factors in the development of [disease name] may be occupational, environmental, genetic, and viral.

Risk Factors

Common Risk Factors

• Common risk factors in the development of Sheehan syndrome include:
  • Pregnancy
  • Severe/massive PPH
  • Pituitary mass
  • Pre-existing vascular diseases
  • Autoimmunity
  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • DIC
  • Smaller and rigid sella
  • Multiple gestations
  • Placental abnormalities
  • Traumatic delivery