GH for children

**frank_frank** · 02-17-2005, 11:26 PM

when doctors give children GH to increase their height, what dosage do they give them ?

**toolman** · 02-17-2005, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by frank_frank

when doctors give children GH to increase their height, what dosage do they give them ?

Not sure but I hope you are not asking this for instructive reasons......

**frank_frank** · 02-17-2005, 11:47 PM

no no .. i was just curious

**bluethunder** · 02-18-2005, 08:06 AM

Last night I just read a recent study on the very subject. I need to find it again. Basically, the treatment depends on their age/height compared to normal for that age/ family traits/weight/. Injections once or twice daily and doses evaluated every 3-4 months with blood work. Cost was anywhere from $10k-30k yearly.