Growth Hormone Replacement in Older Men Clinical Presentation

Updated: Apr 14, 2020
  • Author: Angela Gentili, MD; Chief Editor: George T Griffing, MD  more...
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History

Growth hormone deficiency in adults causes changes in body composition that are similar to those occurring with normal aging, such as the following:

  • Decrease in lean body mass

  • Increase in total and abdominal fat [18]

  • Decrease in muscle strength

  • Decrease in bone mineral density