Understanding Growth Hormone Deficiency Medicatio (cont.)
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- What Is Growth Hormone Deficiency?
- What Causes Growth Hormone Deficiency?
- What Are the Risks of Growth Hormone Deficiency?
- Medical Treatment for Growth Hormone Deficiency
- Recombinant Human Growth Hormone
- Growth Hormone-Releasing Hormone
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Medical Treatment for Growth Hormone Deficiency
Depending on the specific deficiency, growth hormone (GH) or growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH) may be prescribed by a doctor specializing in growth hormone deficiency (an endocrinologist). If other pituitary deficiencies are present, they may need to be treated first in order for GH replacement therapy to be effective.
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The somatotroph cells of the anterior pituitary gland produce growth hormone.

