Growth hormone regulates a large number of physiological and metabolic processes throughout our lives. Growth hormone deficiency (GHD) from childhood can continue to affect adults and adult GHD can also occur when the pituitary gland is damaged or impaired and is unable to produce or release sufficient amounts of growth hormone.

Insufficient levels of growth hormone can cause a wide variety of physical and psychological symptoms. Body composition is often significantly altered with an increase in fat, predominantly abdominal fat, and a decrease in muscle mass, which in turn translates to reduced muscle strength and exercise capacity. Patients also have difficulty with weight control and reduced energy. Psychological well-being may also be impaired and this may be seen as depressed moods and increased anxiety levels.[1]

Long-term motivation, adherence and self-management is needed by patients, and doctors may have difficulty in continually monitoring adherence and their patients’ response to treatment.[2]

We aim to help improve the lives of adults with GHD by offering medications and technologies.

[1] Pituitary Network Association, 2018. Available at: https://pituitary.org/symptoms/adult-growth-hormone-deficiency. Last access: June 2018

[2] Bozzola et al. BMC Endocrine Disorders 2011. Available at: http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6823/11/4. Last access: June 2018.