When should someone start Growth Hormone treatment?

There is no right time or wrong time to start growth hormone treatment. Whether you are an adult or a child, you should seek medical advice as soon as you believe you may be experiencing the signs and symptoms of a growth hormone deficiency. As with any therapy or medical procedure, the earlier you detect the problem and intervene, the better the outcome. This is particularly true of children with growth hormone deficiency.

The first sign of a growth hormone deficiency in children is failure to achieve growth and/or maturity milestones.

In children and adults other signs of growth hormone deficiency include:

Often feeling fatigued, slow, or lethargic
An overall feeling of lack of energy and enthusiasm
Low libido and other sexual wellness issues
Hair loss, or thinning hair
Liver spots, thinning of skin, and other skin conditions
Suppressed immune system, easier to get sick, harder to heal or recover
Weight gain, particularly abdominal fat
Memory loss and other cognitive difficulties
Bone loss and bone weakness
Depression, anxiety and other emotional changes.

When should someone start Growth Hormone treatment?

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