Understanding Growth Hormone Deficiency Medicatio (cont.)Medical Author:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Arthur B Chausmer, MD, PhD, FACP, FACE, FACN, CNS
Medical Editor:
Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD
Medical Editor:
George T Griffing, MD
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Medical Treatment for Growth Hormone DeficiencyDepending 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.
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