Growth hormone (GH) is a hormone that increases final height by lengthening the shaft of the bones. It has been used for many years in children with GH deficiency and is safe with respect to…

GH is currently recommended when a GH stimulation test has been done and shows a deficiency. The definition of deficiency varies from country to country, and even from region to region within a country (e.g.…

The standard test used by most paediatric endocrinologists to determine if someone is GH-deficient is a GH stimulation test with 2 agents, usually given by injection. After the injection, blood is drawn several times over…

Short stature is one of the features of Costello Syndrome. Most children will be seen by a paediatric growth specialist (endocrinologist) because of this. Growth hormone testing and treatment will then be discussed with your…