Question

question 17 (mandatory) (2 points) what is the most likely cause of failure of lactation and menstruation following childbirth, followed by signs of lack of other hormones controlled by or produced by the pituitary. addison syndrome sheehan syndrome hashimotos thyroiditis a nonfunctional pituitary macroedenoma

Explanation:

Sheehan syndrome occurs due to pituitary gland infarction following severe blood loss during childbirth. It can lead to failure of lactation (due to lack of prolactin), amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), and deficiencies in other pituitary - controlled hormones. Addison syndrome is related to adrenal gland dysfunction. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is a thyroid - related autoimmune disorder. A nonfunctional pituitary macroadenoma may not present with the acute onset following childbirth as described.

Answer:

B. Sheehan syndrome