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How Can Growth Hormone Deficiency Be Treated?
I am a 71 year old female with pituitary problems. I have growth hormone deficiency, am taking growth hormone for nine months. My IGF-1 level when I started was 72. It then went up to 130, and is now
down to 81.
Why when taking growth hormone daily have my levels gone down. Should I continue to take GH?
down to 81.
Why when taking growth hormone daily have my levels gone down. Should I continue to take GH?
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Growth hormone deficiency is treated with injections of growth hormone.
You should consult your doctor about the prescription.
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Growth hormone deficiency is treated with injections of growth hormone.
You should consult your doctor about the prescription.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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