What is the pituitary gland?

The pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain. It sends signals to the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes, directing them to produce thyroid hormone, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and many more important hormones.

These hormones have dramatic effect on:

• Metabolism
• Blood pressure
• Sexuality
• Reproduction
• Thyroid gland function
• Water balance in the body