Growth hormone (GH), also known as somatotropin, is a vital hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, cell reproduction and regeneration. It plays a crucial role during childhood development and continues to have various important functions throughout life.
Some key facts about growth hormone:
Low growth hormone, also called growth hormone deficiency (GHD), means the pituitary gland does not produce enough GH. This condition is more common in adults than children.
Some causes of low GH include:
If adults have low GH levels, they may experience:
Testing GH levels involves a stimulation test under medical supervision. Treatment options for adults with low GH are primarily synthetic growth hormone injections to restore normal levels.
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Restoring healthy growth hormone levels offers many key benefits:
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