Low growth hormone - Renew Medical HRT Clinic

What is low growth hormone?

Growth hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, is essential for growth and development, especially in children and teenagers. As we age, growth hormone production declines naturally. Low growth hormone refers to abnormally low levels that cause health problems.

Some key facts about low growth hormone:

• It's most common in adults, as natural GH production declines with age. Children can also have deficiency.
• Common symptoms include increased body fat, muscle loss, fatigue, poor bone density, high cholesterol. These reflect GH's role in maintaining muscle and bone mass.
• It's diagnosed through blood tests for IGF-1 and GH levels after stimulation. MRI scans help rule out a pituitary tumor.
• Causes include pituitary disorders, diseases damaging the pituitary, and rarely, genetic conditions. Sometimes no cause is found.
• Treatment centers on daily GH injections to restore normal levels. Monitoring and dosage adjustment maintains optimal effects.

If you suspect hormonal issues like low GH, have a chat with your doctor about testing and treatment options. The experts at Renew Medical HRT Clinic also offer comprehensive pituitary lab testing and individualized bioidentical hormone therapy programs to help patients feel their best. Their integrated approach addresses lifestyle factors too.

I hope this overview gave you a good understanding of low growth hormone! Let me know if you have any other questions.