Appointments and Referrals
Request an appointment or second opinion, refer a patient, find a doctor or view test results with MGfC's secure online services.
Patient EducationJul | 1 | 2020
Growth hormone deficiency is when the pituitary gland (a small gland in the brain that controls other glands in the body) does not make enough growth hormone. This makes your child grow more slowly.
The most common signs of growth hormone deficiency in childhood are short stature (shorter height than usual) and decreased growth (growing slower than usual). Children who have growth hormone deficiency might also have the following signs:
We often do not know what causes growth hormone deficiency, and every child is different. Some common causes of growth hormone deficiency include:
Rev. 1/2015. Mass General for Children and Massachusetts General Hospital do not endorse any of the brands listed on this handout. This handout is intended to provide health information so that you can be better informed. It is not a substitute for medical advice and should not be used to treatment of any medical conditions.
Patient resources for the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Center
Request an appointment or second opinion, refer a patient, find a doctor or view test results with MGfC's secure online services.