Human GH Use By Athletes With Short Stature Without GH Deficiency: Therapeutic Use Exemptions
Methodological detailsTherapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) Physician Guidelines
- TUE Physician Guidelines
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Human GH (hGH) for athletes with non-GH-deficient short stature may be considered therapeutic and a TUE granted if below 2.25 SD on the growth curve, until the athlete reaches a height at the 5th percentile of adult normal range on the appropriate growth chart
Beyond that point, a TUE for hGH is not medically necessary and should no longer be considered
Original publication
Human GH Use By Athletes With Short Stature Without GH Deficiency: Therapeutic Use Exemptions. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Published 3 January 2025. doi:10.
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