What treatment is suggested for short stature?

Growth hormone therapy is a standard treatment for short stature in children who have growth hormone deficiency or certain growth disorders. This therapy aims to stimulate growth by providing the body with synthetic growth hormone, helping to increase height in those who may be significantly shorter than their peers due to insufficient natural hormone production.

Low-dose androgen therapy can also be suggested as it may have a role in promoting growth in adolescents; however, it is typically more relevant in specific contexts, such as for children with delayed puberty or particular conditions affecting growth. Thyroid hormone replacement is primarily used for children with hypothyroidism, where stunted growth is due to insufficient thyroid hormone levels. Insulin therapy is used for managing diabetes and does not directly address issues related to growth or stature.

Therefore, while low-dose androgen therapy has its uses, growth hormone therapy is often a more direct and effective treatment for promoting growth in cases of short stature due to growth hormone deficiency.