Question
Can patients with growth hormone deficiency be treated? How is it treated?
Answer
Growth hormone deficiency is treatable. Studies have shown that the younger the child, the more active the division of cartilage layers in the bones, and the greater the potential for growth. Additionally, younger children require smaller doses of medication and lower treatment costs. The optimal treatment period for growth hormone deficiency is between 3 and 12 years old. After 15 to 18 years, as the growth plates near closure, the potential for growth significantly diminishes, making it difficult to achieve ideal height.