Guest guest Posted June 9, 1999 Report Share Posted June 9, 1999 Sally wrote: I just wanted to announce went to the Endocrinologist recently for his 6 month check. After 13 years of growth hormone injections, he finally hit the " normal " range on the growth chart (he was " ON " at birth at 8#1oz). Granted, he is on the 2 percentile, but nevertheless, he is on. That was the good news....the bad news is he may have to continue growth hormone for the rest of his life. Recent studies have shown growth hormone keeps the bones strong (prevents osteoporosis) as well as the heart. For all of you who have been lucky to find out about the Testosterone injections at an early age, your kids may be luckier than . It was the testosterone, that really pushed his growth this past year. Hi! was below reference range on 4 of 5 tests for growth hormone (GH) deficiency and we are waiting to hear the results of the final test to confirm that he is GH deficient and start treatment. We were informed of the importance for preventing osteoporosis, but not of the lifetime injections : o. We were also told that there is now evidence that boys who receive tesosterone as infants have a better overall prognosis for adult penile size. Cheryl, , (5), Micahel (3, CHaRGE) MI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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