Read the following questions. Keep a list of the ones you pick yes for. Then count how many questions recieved a yes answer. Consult the chart at the bottom of the page to see if this gland is a problem for you.

Overactive Pituitary Questions:

1) Body is firm or solid (hard) to the touch—not muscular
2) Hips are much wider than normal
3) Long-waisted
4) Very alert most of the time
5) Involved in community/social affairs more than normal (obsessed)
6) Outgoing personality (life of every party)

Results:
0-1 Yes answers--your pituitary seems to be functioning well within the normal range.
2-3 Yes answers--your pituitary is showing some signs of overproducing its main hormone (Some dietary changes, herbal treatments, or alternative medicines may be all you need
4 or more Yes answers--you may have an overactive pituitary. Please see your health care professional and ask their opinion before proceeding

**Do not assume that because you have one symptom listed above you have a pituitary problem. Some of these symptoms relate to other conditions. It is the specific combination that is important.

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