Growth Hormone Deficiency

Question: what is the average dose of Nutropin AQ a child with growth hormone deficiency takes? Could someone with growth hormone deficiency who takes it tell me what their daily dose is and their weight. thanks.

Answer: IF you are planning on giving this to a child, I would consult the child's physician. Precautions for Pediatric Patients Slipped capital femoral epiphysis may occur more frequently in patients with endocrine disorders (including GH deficiency and Turner syndrome) or in patients undergoing rapid growth. Any pediatric patient with the onset of a limp or complaints of hip or knee pain during somatropin therapy should be carefully evaluated. Children with growth failure secondary to CRI should be examined periodically for evidence of progression of renal osteodystrophy. Slipped capital femoral epiphysis or avascular necrosis of the femoral head may be seen in children with advanced renal osteodystrophy, and it is uncertain whether these problems are affected by somatropin therapy. X‑rays of the hip should be obtained prior to initiating somatropin therapy in CRI patients. Physicians and parents should be alert to the development of a limp or complaints of hip or knee pain in CRI patients treated with Nutropin AQ. Progression of scoliosis can occur in patients who experience rapid growth. Because somatropin increases growth rate, patients with a history of scoliosis who are treated with somatropin should be monitored for progression of scoliosis. However, somatropin has not been shown to increase the occurence of scoliosis. Skeletal abnormalities including scoliosis are commonly seen in untreated Turner syndrome patients. Scoliosis is also commonly seen in untreated patients with Prader‑Willi syndrome. Physicians should be alert to these abnormalities, which may manifest during somatropin therapy. Patients with Turner syndrome should be evaluated carefully for otitis media and other ear disorders since these patients have an increased risk of ear and hearing disorders. In a randomized, controlled trial, there was a statistically significant increase, as compared to untreated controls, in otitis media (43% vs. 26%) and ear disorders (18% vs. 5%) in patients receiving somatropin. In addition, patients with Turner syndrome should be monitored closely for cardiovascular disorders (e.g., stroke, aortic aneurysm/dissection, hypertension) as these patients are also at risk for these conditions. DOSAGE Pediatric Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) A weekly dosage of up to 0.3 mg/kg of body weight divided into daily subcutaneous injection is recommended. In pubertal patients, a weekly dosage of up to 0.7 mg/kg divided daily may be used. Also, for more information of dosage, with specific diagnosis, go to this web site, and click on dosage and administration: http://www.nutropin.com/hcp/6_1_3_2_nutr…

Question: Is there a possibility that I have Growth Hormone Deficiency? My mom is 5'5". My dad is 5'11". my 17 year old brother is 6'1". My 11 year old sister is 5'0". I am 14 years old and only 4'9.5" and started my period about 2.5-3 years ago. I have only grown about a half or 1 inch sense last year. Should I be taller than what I am now? Is there a possibility that I have a growth hormone deficiency?

Answer: It's horrible being the shortest in the family, my 12 year old daughter is now taller than me. At your age though, your body is growing in other ways so it may not be obvious that you are still growing. Try not to worry too much & look on the bright side...when you're older and still get into the 'kids' range you'll save a fortune on clothes.

Question: For people who KNOW about growth hormone deficiency? I have human growth hormone deficiency, and I stopped taking my medicine three years ago when I was thirteen because I just wasn't getting any taller. I'm 4'11, and sixteen years old. will my boobs grow any more? PLEASE only answer if you have actual experience in this area or if you are an endorcrinologist or something.

Answer: I have adult onset GHD. I take HGH. Do you see an endocrinologist for possibly other issues? I ask as when one hormone is off, often others go as well. The endocrine system is a system and it needs all its parts to work. If you need to go back on HGH for height, you may have to do it soon as your growth plates will close soon if they have not closed already. It is possible that the lack of breasts may be linked to an estrogen, adrenal or thyroid issue. Find an endocrinologist to test you comprehensively. Magic Foundation has a great list and is a good resource for support and doctors.

Question: Is anyone out there that has gown up with childhood onset Growth Hormone Deficiency that has had children? I want to know if there are any women out there who are adults now that have grown up with Childhood onset Growth Hormone Deficiency (panhypopitiuarism) and were able to have children?

Answer: Hello...have you had the deficiency replaced with GH injections? Not sure about childhood onset but I know women who have it for several years and are able to get pregnant but they replace it with injections up until (not sure about during) they get pregnant.

Question: Which sex is the carrier of isolated growth hormone deficiency? Im doing a project and i can't seem to find the answer anywhere..

Answer: IS not sex linked. Is autosomal on chromosome number 17.

Question: does Growth Hormone Deficiency affect the penis? I was seriously wondering caus people with GHD can have large hands & feet.

Answer: Giving people growth hormone injections during puberty have been a way to combat the problem of a micro penis. I think people with this deficiency typically get hormone injections, which can alter growth patterns. Indeed, taking human growth hormone during puberty can cause all kinds of growth, as well as abnormal growth. There have been some cases of organ growth from taking HGH as a performance enhancer, but most of these are unsubstantiated and currently there is no medical basis to think that would change the size of a penis. There have been noted medical problems with organ growth from using HGH however...specifically the heart and the prostate.

Question: If I suffer from growth hormone deficiency, will the insurance company cover the cost for treatments? How much does it cost for this treatment? I also believe I fractured my back and as I went to the doctor, I lost almost an inch in height. And I want to grow taller before its too late.

Answer: Every insurance plan is different, so you will have to call your plan and ask them. The number should be on your card. What I've seen on TV says that growth hormone treatments cost about $50,000 per inch.

Question: What can I give a child that has a growth hormone deficiency in as instead of (like vitamins or minerals).

Answer: go to the doctor. is the doctor concerned?

Question: What is life like for people with growth hormone deficiency (GHD)? Are there certain types of jobs they can't apply for? How are they socially accepted? Just these general questions.

Answer: You should watch this show called Little People, Big World to find out....It comes on TLC I think and its all about this family of "little people"

Question: Hello, I have GHD, Growth Hormone Deficiency, and does anyone else? I have a question. How tall are you now? I'm 16 and currently four ten. It sucks for the most part but it has it's perks. Does anyone else have GHD? And if so please list your age and height so I know if i'm going normal for a person with GHD or i'm a little shorter then I should be. Any answers are helpful thanks!

Answer: Are you diagnosed with it? You still have some time to grow and would really just be considered a short person. my girlfriend is 28 yo and is 4'11" tall. I bet you are a cutie :)