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Pituitary Gland Health

Meaning

Pituitary Gland Health refers to the optimal structural integrity and functional capacity of the pituitary gland, the small but critically important “master gland” situated at the base of the brain. A healthy pituitary is essential for coordinating the entire endocrine system by secreting tropic hormones that regulate the thyroid, adrenal glands, and gonads, as well as growth hormone and prolactin. Clinical assessment of pituitary health involves evaluating the pulsatile release and circulating levels of its various hormones, ensuring proper feedback loop regulation.