Well, First, if you go to OHSU, their team will need to determine what kind of lesion you have. A MRI of the pituitary will need to be done, and a pituitary neuroradiologist will need to look at the films to try to determine by the films, what type of lesion it may be. Secondly, the endocrinological team will reveiw the images and will determine what kind of endocrine testing to do to further try to identify the tumor. You will be asked alot of questions regarding your symptomology to try to determine if the tumor is causing any endocrine problems. There is concern with large tumors that they cause "mass effect" and cause loss of pituitary hormones. There is a musing in my mind, since your symptoms happened shortly after pregnancy if somehow this is related. Make sure you mention this to the endocrine specialist. I am sorry to hear that they removed your female organs instead of looking at the 'master gland' first. ![]() Your pituitary basically controls all of the intitial synthisis for all of your major body hormones and over 1000 amino peptides. If you have a pituitary tumor, not only do you have the physical risks of tumor grown impinging on adjacent brain structures, but you also have the hormonal and related imbalances happening throughout your body. A pituitary tumor can cause hormonal excesses and hormonal deficiencies. The goal would be to stop tumor growth, preserve what pituitary function you have, and hopefully regain what you have lost as best as possible. Excesses or deficiencies of the pituitary hormones affect organ systems throughout the body. The doctor needs to identify what specificially is going on with you. Hang in there and keep a postitive attitude. ![]() So... yes, it can be serious. | 