A patient develops a cyst in the pars intermedia as a child which grows over time. The resulting shape of the cyst only puts significant pressure on the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland and causes defective hormonal production and secretion. Which of the following symptoms would you predict?
A)The patient will suffer from the adverse effects of low estrogen levels and won't ovulate regularly.
B)The patient will experience hypothyroidism, as the thyroid gland will not be stimulated to release its hormones.
C)The patient will experience abnormal/high risk labor and may be forced to undergo a C-section instead of vaginal labor due to weak or missing contractions.
D)The patient will experience muscle weakness and other effects of low protein production.

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The posterior lobe of the pituitary gland is responsible for the secretion of oxytocin, which is crucial for labor contractions. A cyst putting pressure on this area could impair oxytocin production, leading to weak or absent contractions during labor.

A Patient Develops a Cyst in the Pars Intermedia as a Child