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Human Growth Hormone (HGH) Directory
Human growth hormone is a hormone that aids the body in growth and development in children and teens. Some people have a deficiency in human growth hormone. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how human growth hormone is used by the body, why it's important, and much more.
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What Is a Growth Hormone Test?
Too much or too little of growth hormone may cause metabolism or development issues. Here’s what you should know about GH testing.
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Acromegaly
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Acromegaly is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
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Growth Hormone Deficiency
Important It is possible that the main title of the report Growth Hormone Deficiency is not the name you expected. Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report. ...
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Growth Hormone
A growth hormone (GH) test measures the amount of human growth hormone (GH) in the blood. GH is produced by the pituitary gland and is essential for growth, and it plays an important role in how the body uses food for energy (metabolism).