Long term management of pituitary insufficiency
Hormone Disorder | Management |
---|---|
Adrenal insufficiency | Physiologic glucocorticoid replacement |
Hypothyroidism | Levothyroxine replacement |
Hypogonadism (men) | Androgen gels, patches, or injections |
Hypogonadism (women) | Oral or transdermal contraceptives, or postmenopausal hormone replacement |
Growth hormone | Growth hormone replacement |
Diabetes insipidus | Desmopressin nasal spray or oral tablets |