| Literature DB >> 18373203 |
Vi Thuy Nguyen1, Madhusmita Misra.
Abstract
As more evidence gathers regarding the beneficial effect of growth hormone replacement therapy (GHRT) on body composition and other parameters in adults with childhood-onset growth hormone deficiency (GHD), questions emerge regarding whether or not GHRT should be discontinued following cessation of statural growth, and the effect of GHRT during the transition period on body composition and related parameters. This review discusses the effect of discontinuation of GHRT following attainment of adult stature, and the treatment and dose effect when GHRT is reinstated. We also review data regarding who should receive GHRT, the criteria for diagnosing persistent GHD, dosing of GHRT and the possibility of a GH 'holiday'.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 18373203 DOI: 10.1007/s11102-008-0101-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pituitary ISSN: 1386-341X Impact factor: 4.107