They also control hormone production by other endocrine glands in the body, such as the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes. These hormones coordinate different functions throughout the body. The pituitary gland is an endocrine gland it produces certain hormones and releases them into the bloodstream. It is located at the base of the brain in a small chamber called the sella turcica, just below a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The pituitary gland is a pea-sized gland that weighs less than 1 gram. Please continue reading to learn about some of the endocrine disorders related to the pituitary gland and medications used to treat pituitary hormone imbalances. The pituitary gland is a small endocrine gland located at the base of the brain.
