Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is a hormone that the pituitary gland produces. Its main function is to stimulate the adrenal glands to produce and secrete another hormone called cortisol. Some ...

Adrenal insufficiency occurs when your adrenal glands don’t produce enough hormones, specifically cortisol. There are three types of adrenal insufficiency. Each type has different causes, but they ...

Pituitary tumors are atypical growths that develop in the pituitary gland. They are typically noncancerous. Doctors often use blood tests as a first step in diagnosing pituitary tumors. The pituitary ...

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