GHDA
Growth hormone deficiency in adults
Growth hormone plays an important role throughout adulthood. It helps:
- Regulate metabolism and body composition (increased muscle mass and decreased abdominal fat)
- Reduce the risk of heart disease
- Maintain physical strength / energy levels and overall sense of well-being
Growth hormone deficiency in adults (GHDA) can begin at any time and can be the result of:
- A tumour in the pituitary region
- Treatment of a brain tumour or cancer
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Childhood cancer survivors (CCS)
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage (SAH)
Growth hormone therapy may help adults with GHD normalise weight, body fat distribution, muscle mass, bone mineral density, and energy levels, resulting in a generally improved sense of well-being.
