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I have an "unremarkable" pituitary mri but think something is wrong with my hypothalamus. would hypo affect pituitary?
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Yes: Hypothalamic dysfunction is a problem with the region of the brain called the hypothalamus, which helps control the pituitary gland and regulate many body functions.
Answered 8/10/2016
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