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Re: effects of pituitary tumor on fetal development

From: Christopher (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 12 Jun 1999 20:19:37 -0400

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>At Sat, 12 Jun 1999, travis wrote:
>>
>>my wife has a pituitary tumor causing excess of the prolactin hormone,
>>she also has a slow thyroid. does anyone know the effects this will
>>have on our baby? As she is only one month into pregnancy, we can not
>>continue radiation, start new drugs, or have surgery. That means the
>>tumor will be unchecked for eight months, producing extra hormones and
>>debilitating her thyroid.any information or recommendations would be
>>appreciated.
>>thanks.
>>Travis
>>please contact me if more information is needed.
>
>Prolactin producing pituitary adenomas are virtually always benign, and
>your wife's must be under fairly good control if she was able to
>conceive in the first place, as this is a common cause for infertility,
>along with hypothyroidism ("low" thyroid). The tumor primarily causes
>problems as a space occupier in an area called the sella turcica. She
>will need to monitor her visual fields, as well as her prolactin and
>thyroid levels. Thyroid replacement is safe, effective, and ESSENTIAL
>for normal fetal development in women whose thyroid is not functioning
>properly. Good Luck!
>
>--
>William D. McIntosh, MD
>Clarksville, TN
>

FWIW, in addition to Dr. Mac's always excellent advice, I took Synthroid all throughout my last pregnancy and gave birth to a marvelously healthy baby girl.

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