What pituitary problems cause adult-onset growth hormone deficiency?
In adults, growth hormone deficiency may often result when the pituitary gland becomes diseased or damaged. Particular tumors of the pituitary gland (pituitary adenomas), physical injury to the brain (hemorrhage, trauma, surgery), or radiation therapy can all injure the pituitary gland severely enough to cause growth hormone deficiency. In the U.S. approximately 50,000 adults have growth hormone deficiency and 6,000 new cases of AGHD are diagnosed each year. Children who receive growth hormone therapy may need to continue with the therapy into adulthood if AGHD is confirmed. When can I expect to see results from my Nutropin therapy? It may be a number of months until you see the results of your Nutropin therapy. The changes may be so gradual at first that they are difficult to notice, but try not to get discouraged. Take your replacement therapy when and how your healthcare provider instructs. If you take it every day and don’t miss doses, you can improve the likelihood of positive res
