Low growth hormone - Renew Hormones

What is Low Growth Hormone?

Growth hormone, also known as somatotropin, is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration. It is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and plays a key role in regulating metabolism and body composition. Low growth hormone, or growth hormone deficiency, refers to abnormally low levels of growth hormone in the body.

Some key facts about low growth hormone:

• Causes include pituitary tumors, radiation therapy, genetic mutations, and trauma/injury to the pituitary gland. Congenital growth hormone deficiency is present from birth.
• Common symptoms include short stature, increased body fat (especially abdominal fat), decreased muscle mass and strength, fatigue, poor hair and skin quality, and emotional issues like social isolation and decreased self-esteem.
• Diagnosis involves laboratory blood tests to measure IGF-1 and growth hormone levels after stimulation tests. Sometimes MRIs detect pituitary abnormalities.
• Treatment typically involves daily growth hormone injections to restore normal levels. Synthetic human growth hormone medication helps increase height during childhood and improve body composition and metabolic factors.

Cause	Symptoms
Pituitary tumors, radiation therapy, genetic mutations	Short stature, increased body fat, decreased muscle mass and strength, fatigue, poor hair and skin quality

Diagnosis	Treatment
Laboratory blood tests, MRI	Daily growth hormone injections, synthetic human growth hormone medication

If you or your child suffer from symptoms of growth hormone deficiency, be sure to consult an endocrinologist for proper testing and diagnosis. The experts at Renew Hormones specialize in treating growth disorders through customized hormone therapy plans to help patients reach their full health and wellness potential. Their cutting-edge medical technologies and compassionate care provide safe, effective treatment to children and adults with growth hormone deficiency and other hormone imbalances. Schedule a consultation today to see how their individualized programs can help you thrive!