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Is The Growth Hormone Recommended For A 67 Year Old Person?

Posted on Thu, 30 Mar 2017

Question: Can you recommend a human growth hormone for a 67-yr. old female person?

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Some more info please:

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking!

Your question is a bit special..
Would you please give some more information regarding this ?

- Why do you think to be treated with growth hormone at this age, what are your symptoms ?
- Any particular reason for choosing the human and recombinant growth hormone ?
- Have you done any interventions in the pituitary gland ?

It'll be a pleasure to help you further. I'll be looking forward to these details.

Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (22 minutes later)

I've heard hormone balance is very important especially when you get older. I've noticed that my hands have lost muscle mass. I don't have any other symptoms. I'm not weak. Currently, taking care of our 9-mo. old grandson. Just want to be healthy.

Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is not recommended for the symptoms you reported:

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back, thanks for the details,

It is not recommended to be taken for the symptoms you described.

Growth hormone treatment is recommended in children with growth hormone deficiency and in these cases may be prescribed during adulthood if the symptoms of growth hormone deficiency persist.

At your age, it is not recommended to check the growth hormone, nor to get growth hormone treatment because side effects of them are worse than the benefits.

Hope the information will help. Feel free to ask further.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (2 hours later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks to you for asking!

Detailed Answer:
Wish you good health and feel free to ask at any time if you will have further questions in the future.
Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy