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==Secondary Prevention== | ==Secondary Prevention== | ||
Secondary prevention of Sheehan's syndrome are early [[diagnosis]] and management to prevent life-threatening complications. Effective measures for secondary prevention of Sheehan's syndrome may involve: | |||
*Frequent ante-natal and post-natal follow-ups | *Frequent ante-natal and post-natal follow-ups | ||
*Transfusions in case of high-risk pregnancies | *Transfusions in case of high-risk pregnancies | ||
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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. Other measures of secondary prevention include frequent prenatal visits and prevention of development of hypotension due to any reason.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary prevention of Sheehan's syndrome are early diagnosis and management to prevent life-threatening complications. Effective measures for secondary prevention of Sheehan's syndrome may 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