Growth Hormones

Growth Hormones Lab Testing and health information

Do you lack growth hormone?

The growth hormone tests can assess your pituitary gland function, which may indicate a shortage.

GH tests are used to diagnose illnesses and problems caused by a lack of or excessive production of growth hormone (GH), assess pituitary function, and track the success of GH therapy.

Growth hormone is necessary for a child's appropriate development and growth, and it supports healthy linear bone growth from birth through puberty. GH regulates bone density, muscular mass, and lipid metabolism in adults, albeit it is not as active as in children. Deficiencies can result in lower bone density, lower muscular mass, and lipid imbalances. Adults with too much GH may develop ... See more


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About 1 in 6,000 children and nearly 50,000 total adults in the United States suffer from a growth hormone deficiency.

Have you ever wondered: "am I growth hormone-deficient?"

A growth hormone deficiency can be a dangerous medical condition if not diagnosed and treated correctly. If you're not sure if you have one, you should get a growth hormone test right away to be sure!

Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about growth hormone tests.

What Is the Growth Hormone Deficiency?

A growth hormone deficiency (GHD) is when your pituitary gland is not producing enough of the growth hormone the body needs. 

Most commonly found in children, a growth hormone deficiency is almost always congenital. This means that you would be born with it. It is possible that it could be due to trauma, called Acquired GHD, or Idiopathic GHD, which is when a patient's GHD has no apparent cause.

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