Human Growth Hormone Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast

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Human Growth Hormone Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast The global human growth hormone market size was valued USD 5.9 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach USD 10.84 billion by 2028, expanding at a CAGR of 8.4 % during the forecast period, 2021–2028. The growth of the market is attributed to the factors such as increasing industry players’ investments in R&D activities, the presence of a strong pipeline, and expanding government initiatives.

Human growth hormone (hGH), also known as somatotropin, is a peptide hormone that is vital for human development, as it stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration. In humans, growth hormone (GH) insufficiency is caused by the failure of pituitary gland to generate enough hGH. In humans, this deficit is addressed by subcutaneous injections of recombinant hGH. Growth hormone insufficiency in humans can be caused by a variety of genetic illnesses, including Prader-Willi syndrome and Turner syndrome, which can result in delayed puberty and shorter-than-average height. According to data released by the American Academy of Pediatrics, growth hormone insufficiency is a rare illness that affects less than one in 10,000 children in the US. hGH is being abused by bodybuilders and sportsmen as an anti-aging treatment and as a performance-enhancing anabolic substance. However, according to the USFDA, hGH is a regulated chemical that has not been licensed for anti-aging or performance-enhancing purposes. International Children's Growth Awareness Day is observed every year by the International Coalition of Organizations Supporting Endocrine Patients (ICOSEP), a non-profit charitable organization based in the US, to raise awareness about the early detection and treatment of growth hormone disorders in humans, particularly children. According to UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Knee, hip, or other joint discomfort, allergic reactions, such as redness, swelling, or hives, and increase in the blood sugar levels are all possible adverse effects of GH therapy,


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