Growth hormone is also called somatotrophin. It is referred to as a peptide hormone that is responsible for cell reproduction and cell regeneration. It stimulates growth and helps in human development. It works by stimulating the pituitary gland to produce and release growth hormone in the bloodstream. In addition, it initiates the production of insulin-like growth factors in the liver and other organs. So it acts on the tissues of the body to control metabolism and growth.
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
I overdosed on Somatropin and had side effects. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old man who has used growth hormone replacement therapy, Somatropin, for a year to combat asthma. I made an error in my original dosing and now have learned I have been overdosing (approximately 20 mg per week). Three weeks ago, I started to feel fatigued. I could not co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query and from what you have mentioned it appears that you have used Somatropin without actually having any growth hormone deficiency. First of all please do not restart it at any cost. Secondly, visit a cardiologist for your symptoms as the major sid... Read Full »
Why does my 15 months old baby weigh only 12 lbs?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to discuss regarding the medical issue of daughter with you. She is now 15 months old, but her weight is only 12 lbs. According to doctors, all reports are clear except her growth hormone. She is not taking any medicine. I have attached her laboratory reports for your referen... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through all the medical records of your baby (attachment removed to protect patient identity). 1. She looks to be a case of short stature and the reports are suggestive of growth hormone deficiency. 2. I would like to know whether there is any family... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 21 year old guy. I am just 5'5" tall. I want to be at least 6 feet tall. Is there any way to stimulate the pituitary gland to secrete growth hormones? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Growth depends on many factors: Hereditary influence of growth. Nutrition during childhood (at the growing ages). Any illness during the growing age that results in stunted growth. Growth after 21 years is not possible since the growing ends of the bone would ha... Read Full »
Does a 11 year old require growth hormone therapy for height increase?
Query: Hi doctor, My son is 11 years, weight 33 kg, height 134 cm, father's height 165 cm, mother's height 155 cm. The increment in height in the last 2 years was 4 cm/year. Does he need growth hormone therapy? What are the investigations needed? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your son's height falls just below the 10th percentile of height for age (WHO standard). Given that your height (parents' height) is in low to mid normal range compared to the average height of the population at large, your son's height is not lagging behind that far. ... Read Full »
What harm would growth hormone and Anavar do to fetus?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 38 years old and I have been taking HGH and Anavar for six months for my training and weightlifting. I am also single and had no plans for ever getting pregnant but I am now 5 weeks pregnant and do not know a safe way to get off the GH. I was taking 4 IU a day. I am not sure if i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Congratulations on your pregnancy and on having escaped literally in the nick of time from the potential risks of Anavar. Anavar contains Oxandrolone, which is a male hormone derivative, if taken inadvertently during pregnancy, then it causes virilization (masculiniz... Read Full »
Does growth hormone deficiency cause infertility?
Query: Hi doctor, I am asking this query on behalf of a male patient who is 43 years old. He recently got married and has no kids. He is a non-smoker and non-alcoholic. He weighs 158 lbs and is 5.1 feet tall. He has no neurological manifestations. He had a growth hormone deficiency at age six and received ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I just read your query, and I can understand your concern. As long as his FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and testosterone levels are normal, there is no cause for concern. Leutinizing hormone is necessary for female ovulation, and for males, the testosterone levels a... Read Full »
Kindly explain the growth hormone test report of a child with short stature.
Query: Hi doctor, Following is the growth hormone test report of my son aged 11 years and 7 months and his height is about 4.2 feet and weight is 70.5 lbs. I am very concerned about his growth. Please comment in detail about the possible treatment and their side effects, if any? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your report about your son and I am sorry to say that he has a growth hormone deficiency (attachment removed to protect patient identity). He needs to take growth hormone injections for it. These are to be taken on a proper prescription from a pediatric e... Read Full »
Why is my 9 years old daughter's height only 120 cm?
Query: Hi doctor,My daughter is nine years old with a height of three feet. I am worried about her height. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your daughter's height is not too small for her age but she is short. Deficiency of anabolic hormones, severe somatic disease, genetic and chromosomal disease can cause retardation in growth. It can also occur due to hereditary factors. Children of short parents are kno... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old, and my height is 5 feet 2 inches. All my friends in my classes are 5 feet 9 inches, 6 feet, and 6 feet 1 inch. I really feel uncomfortable with them. Moreover, some days ago, I applied for an army job but got rejected there because of not having sufficient height. So... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I understand that feeling uncomfortable about your height can be challenging, especially when you compare yourself to others. However, it is important to remember that height is largely determined by genetics and varies f... Read Full »
I am a 27-year-old male. Is there a scope for further height increase at this age?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male with a height of 5 feet 7 inches. Is there a scope for further height increase at this age? I read somewhere that the pituitary gland is responsible for secreting HGH hormones, which can do its job until 35 years, and that height can be increased until age 35 if... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The bones have segments that grow; hence, height increases. The pituitary hormone (growth hormone) acts on the epiphysis (the bone growth segments). Usually, the bones stop growing at puberty or soon after, but usually by age 21. Therefore... Read Full »
Ask a Specialist Now
Get Expert advice/consultation in 3 stepsChat with a Doctor
Starting @ just $59