Question
What should be done if a child refuses to take growth hormone after a month of treatment? I need assistance with this matter: What should be done if a child refuses to take growth hormone after a month of treatment?
Answer
In such cases, it is important to endure the treatment and can involve monitoring while being treated, usually starting with low doses. The sooner the treatment begins, the better the effects. If the child’s height and weight are increasing within the normal range and the child is in good spirits, this situation should at least be maintained until adolescence. This issue requires careful communication with the child, as there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. Growth hormone is a long-acting medication, administered once a week.