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==Secondary Prevention== | ==Secondary Prevention== | ||
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Sheehan's syndrome are early [[diagnosis]] and management to prevent life-threatening complications. | Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Sheehan's syndrome are early [[diagnosis]] and management to prevent life-threatening complications. It can involve: | ||
*Frequent ante-natal and post-natal follow-ups | |||
*Transfusions in case of high-risk pregnancies | |||
*Proper follow ups if already existing pituitary mass present | |||
*Early detection and control of risk factors such as vascular diseases and type 1 diabetes. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Iqra Qamar M.D.[2]
Overview
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of sheehan's syndrome are early diagnosis and treatment to prevent life-threatening complications such as adrenal crisis and infertility.
Secondary Prevention
Effective measures for the secondary prevention of Sheehan's syndrome are early diagnosis and management to prevent life-threatening complications. It can involve:
- Frequent ante-natal and post-natal follow-ups
- Transfusions in case of high-risk pregnancies
- Proper follow ups if already existing pituitary mass present
- Early detection and control of risk factors such as vascular diseases and type 1 diabetes.