Growth hormones are hormones that stimulate growth and cell reproduction and regeneration. They are released naturally by the anterior pituitary gland, a pea-sized gland located at the base of the skull. read more
Naturally occurring growth hormone is also known as somatotropin. A synthetic version of growth hormone, somatropin, is used to treat disorders of growth hormone production or deficiency. Symptoms in children include failure to meet height and weight growth standards. read more
Growth hormone (GH), also known as somatotropin (or as human growth hormone [hGH or HGH] in its human form), is a peptide hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals. It is thus important in human development. read more
Prescription required: The injections, (generic name: Somatropin) are a synthetically made hormone that can provide full HGH hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The effectiveness of the injections is not dependant upon the functioning of the pituitary gland. Human growth hormone injections are one of the most expensive drugs available. read more