Growth hormone

How many cm can a child really gain from growth hormone treatment?

Growth hormone deficiency is only one of the reasons for short stature in children, which is why a comprehensive and accurate medical evaluation is necessary before starting treatment.

|ByDORON KUPERSTEIN
For the purpose of diagnosis, special stimulation tests are performed, in which substances that encourage the secretion of growth hormone are given. Afterwards, hormone levels are tested at several points in time.