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Growth Hormone Deficiency (cont.)

Outlook

The prognosis is determined by the patient’s response to growth hormone replacement therapy and the underlying cause of the deficiency.

  • Muscle mass may increase.

  • The patient may lose weight.

  • Exercise tolerance and performance may be increased.

  • Energy may increase.

  • Mood may improve.

Complications of growth hormone deficiency may include the following:



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