Do the Benefits of Growth Hormone Outweigh the Risks?

Authors

Michael D. Goodstein

Abstract

Growth hormone treatment was introduced in the 1950s to confront growth hormone deficiency and metabolic irregularities. In 2003, however, the FDA approved growth hormone treatment for patients with abnormal growth rates unlinked to growth hormone deficiency. The treatment has become largely available to the general public, making the safety of growth hormone treatment an extremely important subject. This paper clarifies the benefits and efficacy of growth hormone treatment and analyzes the potential associated risks, including cancer and diabetes.

Recommended Citation

Michael D. Goodstein. (2023). Do the Benefits of Growth Hormone Outweigh the Risks?. The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences, 17(1), 126-132. Retrieved from https://touroscholar.touro.edu/sjlcas/vol17/iss1/16