A 2024 Update on Growth Hormone Deficiency Syndrome in Adults: From Guidelines to Real Life
Luigi Simone Aversa,
Daniela Cuboni,
Silvia Grottoli
et al.
Abstract:Background: Adult growth hormone deficiency (GHD) has been recognized since the late 1980s. The clinical manifestations of adult GHD are often nonspecific, and diagnosis relies on GH stimulation tests, which are intricate, costly, time-consuming, and may carry the risk of adverse effects. Diagnosis is further complicated by factors like age, sex, and BMI, which affect GH response during testing. Therefore, GH replacement therapy remains challenging, requiring careful individualized evaluation of risks and bene… Show more
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