Brain surgery for pituitary tumor helps Illinois mom have second baby

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A suburban Chicago woman underwent brain surgery at Northwestern Medicine to remove a pituitary tumor that had prevented her from having children. The procedure restored her ability to conceive naturally, and she has since become pregnant with her second child. Pituitary tumors can disrupt hormone production necessary for reproduction, making surgical intervention a potential path to parenthood for affected patients. The successful outcome highlights how specialized neurosurgery can address not just the physical tumor but also restore patients' hopes for family planning.