If my child has hgh deficiency, can you get hgh for your child?

Yes: Human growth hormone (hgh) was limited in availability until they found a way to make it in the lab. Now available, but quite expensive ( tens of thousands/yr) it is usually dispensed by endocrinologists to kids with lab proven HGH deficiency.It is given by injection. Check with your physician.

Yes: Is indicated to be use as soon and as early as the diagnosis has been made.

Peds Endocrinologist: Pediatric gh deficiency is diagnosed by pediatric endocrinologists. If a gh deficiency exists the patient is eligible for gh replacement. It always requires special authorization through the pediatric endocrinologist's office.