Sheehan's Syndrome Presenting as a Psychosis

~ ~10 en ........ <C ....J a. Previous History. 5 years ago severe PPH for 3 days after third delivery followed by alactation, amenorrhoea and loss of libido, with loss of pubic, axillary hair and eyebrows, plus breast atrophy. Under psychiatric care for 2 years with unpleasant dreams, psychotic and abusive behaviour, slightly improved on haloperidol. Present History. 30-year-old woman referred for general weakness and irrelevant talk.

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