Growth hormone deficiency is a condition in which the pituitary gland does not produce enough growth hormone. In children, this causes a delay in body growth or stunted growth; in adults, the symptoms are very different, e.g. decrease in muscle mass and bone density, increase in body fat and cholesterol, reduced quality of life due to fatigue and lethargy.
If you suspect this, please contact your GP. Bring the results of any examinations with you to the endocrinology consultation. You are not required to fast. An additional blood test, a hormone stimulation test (to confirm the abnormality) and/or other tests (to determine the cause of growth hormone deficiency) may also be performed, e.g. a pituitary NMR. After the diagnosis, we will determine the further policy together with you.
Your doctor will discuss the treatment options with you.
