Hypopituitarism

idesofmarch2013

Hi everyone!

I'm just curious if there are any panhypopits out there?

I'm panhypopit (no pituatary function) and with help am now 27w6d pregnant with twins! I'm curious to hear of delivery stories from other women with the same condition. Technically speaking, I probably don't produce oxytocin (never been verified, just an assumption since I don't produce any others really) so I wouldn't go into labor on my own and would need to be induced. I'm curious if it's possible to have your water break spontaneously without being able to have contractions or go into labor. 

Any insights or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

 

2moms2b

My issue is a little different than yours (not nearly as severe) but I just wanted to reach out with some support!

I have reduced pituitary function but it only affects my adrenal gland.  I don't produce enough ACTH to sustain my adrenal gland without medication due to an inefficiency in my pituitary gland.  I am monitored monthly by my endocrinologist to check my cortisol levels to ensure all my other functions are good. 

I have heard (from my endo) of a couple of women's labor ending in a c-section due to issues with progression.  I am not sure to what extent of pituitary function they had if any.   They, with help, were able to dilate to about 4 to 5 cm but it was taking a long time putting stress on LO.  We had several discussions with our Endo about this prior to proceeding with fertility treatments to get pregnant. 

My recommendation would be to make sure your endo, OB and any other specialist such as MFM or high risk OB is all on the same page as to what they are comfortable doing.  Also make sure you voice your concerns.  I think it is a decision you and your doctors together have to make to see if you even want to try to induce for a vaginal delivery or if a c-section would just be safer for all, especially with twins.   

We will most likely be doing a c-section as A) the boys are not in the correct position for vaginal, we cannot do breech extraction and C) my body doesn't handle stress well at all due to my adrenal issue so it would be one more thing to monitor during labor and could put me at bigger risks.  Even though a surgical procedure would be stressful on my body they only have to worry about monitoring me afterwards and not all three of us during. 

Best of luck!

Molita

Hi Ides,

I have panhypopituitarism, too.  My husband and I are going to see an RE for the first time in a couple of weeks.  I'm a little nervous about it.  I'm excited to see that you were able to conceive.  How did your labor and delivery go?  I hope you all were safe and everybody's doing well.  I'd really appreciate hearing how it went, if you have time.

eva123456789

Hi
I am also panhypopit and pregnant. I am curious how at the end you managed to deliver your baby?
Now I am just thinking about the way of delivery.
Thank you very much.
Eva

jennifercorrea

I'm panhypopit also and am going to start ivf this month. Please let me know who you guys delivered and if you have any tips for me!