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GH-replacement therapy in adults.

J S Christiansen1, J O Jørgensen, S A Pedersen

  • 1University Department of Endocrinology, Aarhus Kommunehospital, Denmark.

Hormone Research
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Growth hormone (GH) deficiency in adults negatively impacts psychosocial well-being, body composition, and physical capacity. Short-term GH replacement therapy shows promise for improving these parameters, warranting further investigation for long-term use.

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Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Metabolic disorders

Background:

  • Adult growth hormone (GH) deficiency is linked to psychosocial issues, reduced physical function, altered body composition, and potential cardiovascular risks.
  • Patients with GH deficiency, whether from childhood or adult onset, experience diminished quality of life and physiological impairments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the short-term effects of growth hormone replacement therapy in adults with GH deficiency.
  • To assess the potential long-term benefits of GH replacement therapy on various physiological and psychosocial parameters.

Main Methods:

  • Review of short-term growth hormone treatment trials in GH-deficient adults.
  • Analysis of effects on psychosocial performance, body composition, muscle strength, exercise capacity, cardiac function, bone metabolism, and kidney function.

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Main Results:

  • Short-term GH therapy improved psychosocial performance, body composition (reduced fat, increased muscle), muscle strength, and exercise capacity.
  • Improvements were also observed in cardiac performance, bone mineral mass, and kidney function.
  • GH replacement therapy demonstrated potential long-term benefits for GH-deficient adults.

Conclusions:

  • Growth hormone replacement therapy in adults with GH deficiency shows significant short-term benefits across multiple physiological systems.
  • Further research is needed to establish the safety and efficacy of routine long-term GH replacement therapy in this population.