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Adult GHD Diagnosis

Meaning

Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) Diagnosis is the clinical and biochemical process used to confirm a state of inadequate growth hormone secretion from the pituitary gland in a fully grown individual. This diagnosis is complex because non-specific symptoms like reduced muscle mass, increased central adiposity, and fatigue are common in the general population. A definitive diagnosis necessitates the use of provocative stimulation tests, as a single random GH measurement is unreliable due to the hormone’s pulsatile release pattern. The established criteria are essential for identifying patients who may benefit from therapeutic growth hormone replacement.