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Also, the target height is merely an estimate and some children simply don't grow as tall as expected. Genetic conditions. Several genetic syndromes can lead to short stature, including Prader-Willi syndrome, Turner syndrome and Noonan syndrome. Chronic diseases. Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland, located in the middle of the brain.
Somatropin is also used to increase height in children with certain disorders (such as Noonan syndrome, Turner syndrome, idiopathic short stature).
The average age of the onset of puberty is delayed in people with Noonan syndrome compared with the general population: 35% of boys enter puberty after the age of 13 5 years; 44% of girls enter puberty after the age of 13 years. Fertility is not impaired in women with Noonan syndrome.
Drugs Supplements Genetics Medical Tests Medical Encyclopedia Between percent of individuals with Noonan syndrome have short
Growth hormone has been used successfully to treat short height in some people with Noonan syndrome. Support Groups. More information and support for people
Other endocrinological features are confined to delayed puberty and hypogonadism in boys and males. To increase adult height, children with Noonan syndrome have been treated with human growth hormone since the 2024s. This seems to be beneficial in most of the children treated.
by JA Noonan 2024 Cited by 66Noonan syndrome patients at the start of therapy. BMI is not affected MeSH terms. Adiposity / drug effects; Adolescent; Adult; Body Height / drug effects
People with Noonan syndrome typically have certain distinct facial features, heart defects and short stature. It's present from birth but may not be diagnosed
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