Growth Hormone Therapy

What is growth hormone therapy?

The pituitary gland secretes growth hormones, which are essential for promoting proper growth and development in children and maintaining healthy body composition in adults.
Growth hormone therapy is a treatment choice for those who have a growth hormone deficiency (GHD) caused by genetic diseases, tumours, radiation therapy, or other medical conditions.

How does growth hormone therapy work?

It involves the administration of synthetic growth hormone to compensate for a lack of natural growth hormone synthesis. It is usually taken as a daily dose under medical supervision. The dosage and length of therapy are tailored to each individual's needs.

Who is it for?

It is frequently used to treat children with a lack of growth hormone, Turner syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, chronic renal illness, and adults with HIV/AIDS, short bowel syndrome, and muscle atrophy.

Advantages

  • Growth hormone therapy helps to stimulate skeletal growth in children with GHD, resulting in increased height and better body proportions
  • It helps with muscle development, and therapy can assist people with GHD in developing and maintaining muscle mass
  • Growth hormone therapy has been shown to enhance bone mineral density, lowering the risk of fractures and enhancing skeletal health
  • Growth hormone aids in regulating metabolism, and therapy can result in more energy and a better ability to burn fat
  • In patients with a deficiency of growth hormone, it can help with improving mood, reducing anxiety, and enhancing the quality of life

Growth hormone therapy, when used properly and monitored, can have a positive impact on your growth and overall well-being.