Growth Hormone Therapy May Worsen Depression in Children

Growth Hormone Therapy May Worsen Depression in Children
Growth Hormone Therapy May Worsen Depression in Children
Growth hormone treatment may increase depression and withdrawal symptoms in children with growth hormone deficiency or idiopathic short stature.

Short, otherwise healthy children who are treated with growth hormone (GH) may become taller, but they may also become more depressed and withdrawn over time, compared to children the same age and height who are not treated with GH, a new study finds.

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