Types

• Human Growth Hormone (HGH ) is the most abundant hormone produced by the Pituitary Gland. It is a very complex hormone and it is the largest protein produced by the pituitary gland.
• HGH secretion reaches its peak in the body during adolescence. It helps to stimulate our body to grow, but HGH secretion does not stop after adolescence...

Description

• 1 day 5-53 ng/ml
• 1 week 5-27 ng/ml
• 1-12 months 2-10 ng/ml
• 1yr – Adult 0.06 – 5.0 ng/ml
• Adults : 1-9 ng/ml (Males)
• 16 ng/ml (Females)

When to get Tested

Elevated Level

• Starvation
• 2 hours after sleep
• Pituitary gigantism and Acromegaly
• Use of Estrogens and OC Pills

Decreased Level

• Hypothalamic defects (eg : Tumour , Infection )