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9. Sheehan’s Syndrome

Some people lose a dangerous amount of blood or develop extremely low blood pressure during or after childbirth. This can deprive the body of oxygen, which damages the pituitary gland and causes hypopituitarism. Specifically, this condition is Sheehan’s syndrome. Symptoms often take months or years to appear, though some develop quickly. They include difficulty breastfeeding, infrequent menstruation, an underactive thyroid, and fatigue. Blood pressure and blood sugar levels may also fall.

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