CHILDHOOD GROWTH HORMONE TREATMENT: CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONSIDERATIONS

Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden

With long-standing demand and popularity, growth hormone treatments continue to be a topic of interest for pediatric endocrinologists and general pediatricians due to ongoing issues regarding their long-term effects, the safety of childhood treatment, and the introduction of long-acting growth hormone preparations in the past decade. The review highlights the uncertainties in approaching individual patients and their treatment indications, particularly concerning tailored treatment goals. It also addresses the controversies surrounding childhood growth hormone treatment and the need for informed discussions about risks and benefits with patients and their families.