Five steps, from the first consultation to long-term monitoring.
At Sunshine Growth Center, growth hormone treatment begins with a comprehensive medical evaluation.
Review of growth history, family medical history, height, weight, and developmental milestones.
Testing may include growth charts, laboratory studies, IGF-1 testing, bone-age imaging, and specialized endocrine testing when indicated.
If medically appropriate, the treating provider develops a treatment plan based on the child’s diagnosis, growth potential, and medical needs.
Growth hormone is generally administered through injections beneath the skin. Depending on the prescribed medication, injections may be daily or once weekly and are typically administered at home after appropriate training.
Follow-up appointments assess growth velocity, treatment response, medication tolerance, and laboratory findings. Dosages may be adjusted when clinically indicated. These follow-up appointments may be held by telehealth.
Initial treatment, medication education, and monitoring for potential side effects.
Assessment of growth velocity and early response to treatment.
Continued growth monitoring, with many responsive patients demonstrating measurable improvements in growth velocity.
Ongoing evaluation and treatment adjustments based on growth progress and medical needs.
Treatment duration depends on the child’s underlying medical condition, age, bone maturity, and response.
Many pediatric patients receive growth hormone therapy for several years, sometimes continuing through adolescence until linear growth is nearly complete.
Some patients with persistent growth hormone deficiency require reevaluation for treatment during adulthood.
Following your child’s initial consultation, medical evaluation, and any necessary testing, our team can discuss an individualized treatment plan and provide a cost estimate.
Understanding your child’s growth begins with a comprehensive medical evaluation. Contact Sunshine Growth Center to schedule a consultation.