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Growth Hormone Deficiency Medications
- What Is Growth Hormone Deficiency?
- What Causes Growth Hormone Deficiency?
- What Are the Risks of Growth Hormone Deficiency?
- Medical Treatment for Growth Hormone Deficiency
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What Is Growth Hormone Deficiency?
Growth hormone deficiency results from a disruption in the release of growth hormone (GH) from the pituitary gland (a gland at the base of the brain) or a disruption in other hormones from the hypothalamus (a part of the brain) that signal GH release.
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