Sheehan's syndrome risk factors

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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

Common risk factors in the development of Sheehan's 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 and traumatic delivery.

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