Duration of Growth Hormone Treatment and Efficacy

Question

How long does it generally take for growth hormone treatment to be effective in promoting a child’s height?

Answer

Patients typically require more than a year of long-term treatment to ensure stable efficacy. Short-term treatment has little impact on lifelong height, and treatment duration is particularly crucial for older girls. The effectiveness of growth hormone treatment largely depends on the successful execution in the initial phase, with appropriate anesthesia devices helping to build the child’s confidence in treatment.