Pituitary Ireland
Pituitary conditions - support - information- community
Pituitary Ireland is the national nonprofit patient support organisation committed to informing, supporting and improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pituitary gland conditions throughout the Republic of Ireland.
About Pituitary Ireland
Supporting, Informing, and Connecting the Pituitary Community Across Ireland
Pituitary Ireland is the national nonprofit patient support organisation committed to informing, supporting and improving the lives of individuals and families affected by pituitary gland conditions throughout the Republic of Ireland.
We provide access to reliable patient-focused resources, and support to help people navigate every stage of their pituitary journey, from the first signs and symptoms, through diagnosis and treatment, to long-term management and wellbeing.
Our mission is to empower patients through education, self-advocacy and community. By connecting individuals through support networks and meetings, and shared experiences, we strive to ensure that no one faces a pituitary condition alone.
Together, we are building a stronger, more informed, and more connected pituitary community across Ireland.
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What is the pituitary gland
The pituitary gland is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of your brain below your hypothalamus. It sits in its own little chamber under your brain known as the ( sella turcica ). It's a part of your endocrine system and is in charge of making several essential hormones. Your pituitary gland also tells other endocrine system glands to release hormones.
Pituitary Conditions
Pituitary conditions can affect the production and regulation of important hormones throughout the body. They can develop because of pituitary tumours, damage to the pituitary gland, surgery, radiation treatment or other causes.
Explore our information about common pituitary conditions, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and living with a pituitary condition which include the following:
- Acromegaly <- Learn more
- Adrenal Insufficiency <- Learn more
Adrenal insufficiency is a condition where the body does not produce enough of the essential hormone cortisol, which is needed to help regulate blood pressure, metabolism and the body's response to stress.
Arginine vasopressin deficiency (AVP-D) is a rare condition where the body does not produce or release enough of the hormone arginine vasopressin, causing excessive thirst and frequent production of large amounts of dilute urine.
- Cushing's <- Learn more
Cushing's is a rare condition caused by prolonged exposure to excessive levels of the hormone cortisol, which can affect many parts of the body and cause a wide range of symptoms.
Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is a condition where the body does not produce enough growth hormone, which can affect growth, body composition, energy levels, bone health and overall wellbeing.
- Hypopituitarism <- Learn more
Hypopituitarism is a condition where the pituitary gland does not produce enough of one or more hormones, which can affect many essential functions throughout the body.
- Prolacinoma <- Learn more
Prolactinoma is a usually benign pituitary tumour that produces too much of the hormone prolactin, which can affect reproductive function, fertility and other hormone levels.
- Rathke's Cleft Cyst (RCC) <- Click
Rathke's cleft cyst (RCC) is a usually benign, fluid-filled cyst that develops near the pituitary gland and, if it grows, can affect hormone production, vision or other pituitary functions.
- Sheehan’s Syndrome <- Learn more
Sheehan's syndrome is a rare form of hypopituitarism caused by damage to the pituitary gland following severe blood loss or very low blood pressure during or after childbirth, resulting in reduced production of one or more pituitary hormones.
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Support & Information
People Living with pituitary gland conditions, often face lifelong physical, and emotional challenges, because these conditions are rare and often misunderstood, many struggle to access timely diagnosis, specialist care, support and reliable information.
At Pituitary Ireland we believe in Supporting People throughout their Pituitary journey, and that support services, awareness and research is essential to improve quality of life.
The Pituitary Ireland Board are a Volunteer Patient-led Group.
If you would like more information about the group, don't hesitate to get in touch with them: