Question
How long does a growth hormone injection treatment last?
Answer
The duration of the growth hormone injection treatment varies depending on the needs and financial situations of each family. As children grow older and gain weight, the cost of treatment may also increase. Currently, alternative treatments for adult growth hormone deficiency have begun, so the goal of alternative treatment during childhood is to stabilize the final height. In a strict sense, the replacement treatment for growth hormone should be lifelong, with the dosage varying with age. In clinical diagnosis, the effectiveness of growth hormone treatment is defined as an increase in annual growth rate by at least 2 centimeters per year after treatment compared to before treatment.