The pituitary gland is a small tiny organ just size of a pea, found at the base of the brain. It is also called the “master gland” of the body. It is responsible for the production of many hormones that travel throughout the body. Any disorders in the Pituitary gland can cause less production of hormones that can cause imbalance in the body.Hormones made by the Pituitary Gland Prolactin – It is a hormone that stimulates the production of milk after childbirth. It also affects sex hormone level in the body. Growth Hormone (GH) – It stimulates in the production of growth in childhood for maintaining healthy body composition and well-being in adults. GH is important muscle mass and bone mass. It also affects the proper distribution of fat in the body Adrenocorticotropin Hormone – It stimulates the production of cortisol by the adrenal gland. Thyroid Stimulating Hormone – It stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones in the body. Thyroid hormone balances the energy, growth and also regulates body metabolism Luteinizing Hormone – Stimulates the testosterone production in men and egg release in women. Follicle-stimulating Hormone – It promotes sperm production in men and stimulates the ovaries to produce estrogen and develop egg in women. Antidiuretic Hormone – It is also called as vasopressin, and it is main regulator of water balance in the body. It conserves body water. Oxytocin – It helps in the release of milk from the breasts in breastfeeding women and also helps in labor progress