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Australian Pituitary Foundation

The Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF) provides valuable support and information for patients, and their families, living with pituitary conditions. They are also committed to raising much-needed awareness and advocacy within the community about pituitary conditions, as well as vital funds to go towards research into the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of these conditions.

Vision and mission

To improve the quality of life for patients living with pituitary conditions, and their families.

To increase awareness, and provide valuable support and information, for patients living with pituitary conditions, and their families.

How the Australian Pituitary Foundation can help

Founded in Sydney in 1994 by pituitary patients and family members, the Australian Pituitary Foundation (APF) is a national not-for-profit organisation, established to provide valuable support and information for adults and children, along with their families, living with pituitary conditions. It is their priority to create a safe space and sense of community for these individuals, whilst empowering them and their families with relevant and easy to digest information.

As a foundation, they work alongside global pharmaceutical organisations that conduct vital research into the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of pituitary conditions. They align with leading Endocrinologists, Endocrine Nurses, Neurosurgeons, ENT specialists, Radiation Oncologists and GPs, to ensure they are always working from the latest point of medical knowledge.

Information lines / help lines

  • Call 1300 331 807

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Last reviewed: July 2024

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Support and Wellbeing - Australian Pituitary Foundation

APF understands the importance of support for patients, and their families, living with pituitary conditions. We also understand the importance of wellbeing and the impact living with a pituitary condition can have on mental health. It is our priority to create a safe space and sense of community, whilst empowering patients and their families, with relevant and easy to digest information. We align ourselves with leading Endocrinologists, Endocrinologist Nurses, Neurologists, ENT specialists, Radiotherapists and GPs, to ensure we are always working from the latest point of medical knowledge.

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Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone - Australian Pituitary Foundation

Adrenocorticotrophic Hormone (ACTH) Understanding the adrenocorticotrophic hormone ACTH is secreted by pituitary cells called corticotrophs

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Cortisol Replacement Therapy - Australian Pituitary Foundation

Cortisol Replacement Therapy Better health outcomes by working together

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The Pituitary Gland - Australian Pituitary Foundation

The pituitary gland is located at the base of the brain, roughly in line with the top of the nose. It is quite small (about the size of a pea). The pituitary is often called the “master gland”, as it controls the functioning of many other endocrine glands of the body, including the thyroid, adrenals and reproductive glands. But it doesn’t work in isolation!

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Vassopressin - Australian Pituitary Foundation

Vasopressin (Anti-Diuretic Hormone - ADH) Understanding vasopressin Vasopressin works on the kidneys, adjusting how much water is retained in the body or excreted in urine, and ultimately controlling the concentration of the blood

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone - Australian Pituitary Foundation

Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) & Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Understanding the follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone These two hormones are best described together, as they have actions very closely related and are stimulated by a hypothalamic hormone called Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

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Information for GPs - Australian Pituitary Foundation

Keep up to date with the Australian Pituitary Foundation's news and events.

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Oxytocin - Australian Pituitary Foundation

Oxytocin Understanding oxytocin Oxytocin is released during labour and increases uterine contractions at the time of delivery

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A guide to acromegaly

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A guide to growth hormone deficiency

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