Shendube Pituitary Test

Shendube pituitary test (W. Schondube), also known as the Shondube test, is one of the most accurate methods for assessing the functional state of the pituitary gland. It was developed by German physician and endocrinologist Wolfgang Schendub in the 1930s and is widely used in modern medicine to diagnose various diseases of the pituitary gland and hypothalamus.

The principle of the method is to introduce a special drug into the patient’s blood, which stimulates the pituitary gland to produce hormones. After administration of the drug, the level of hormones in the blood begins to increase in accordance with their functional activity. If the pituitary gland functions normally, the level of hormones will increase gradually and evenly. If the pituitary gland does not work properly, then the level of hormonal indicators will change unevenly, which will reveal disturbances in the functioning of the pituitary gland and other endocrine glands.

To perform the Shondube test, the patient is injected intravenously with a special drug that stimulates the release of hormones from the pituitary gland into the blood. After this, the doctor monitors the level of hormones in the patient's blood, measuring the concentration of growth hormone (GH), prolactin, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and other hormones. If hormone levels change unevenly, this may indicate problems with the pituitary gland or other endocrine organs.

Shendube pituitary test is one of the most accurate methods for diagnosing endocrine disorders and helps doctors identify various diseases of the pituitary gland, thyroid gland, adrenal glands and other organs. It is widely used in endocrinology, gynecology, neurology and other areas of medicine.