Any disorder and/or defect in the circulatory system, which is more or less related to heart disease, can affect the overall metabolism of the body. â Coronary heart disease or arteriosclerosis is a condition in which there is formation of plaque in the arterial walls.
Prolactin-producing tumors. The most common pituitary tumor, a prolactinoma, causes an overproduction of prolactin, a hormone that helps control sexual function. In women, the tumor can cause menstruation to stop (amenorrhea) or inappropriate production of milk by the breasts (galactorrhea).
Pituitary Tumors, Adrenal Tumors, and Other Cushingâs Syndrome Causes. Article explains common causes of Cushingâs syndrome, including pituitary tumors, adrenal tumors, and excessive production of cortisol. Also, learn how corticosteroids can cause Cushingâs syndrome.