Sheehan's syndrome.

Sheehan's syndrome, or postpartum pituitary necrosis, is rarely seen today, but it may occur in women who have more difficult deliveries. The syndrome may be subclinical in some patients and may manifest only if these patients are stressed. Diagnosis is based on laboratory studies, including hormone levels and hormone stimulation tests. Replacement hormone therapy, with careful follow-up of laboratory and clinical results, is the treatment.