[Pharmacological therapies for height improvement in pubertal children with short stature].

Journal: Zhongguo dang dai er ke za zhi = Chinese journal of contemporary pediatrics

Volume: 26

Issue: 2

Year of Publication: 2024

Affiliated Institutions:  Department of Pediatrics,First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou , China (Wang C-L, Email: hzwangcl@zju.edu. cn).

Abstract summary 

Short stature in puberty significantly affects the physical and mental health of adolescents. The continuous acceleration of skeletal maturation, caused by sex hormones during puberty, limits the time available for growth and poses a considerable challenge for the treatment of short stature. To date, there is still no standardized treatment protocol for this disorder. However, puberty is the last period to improve the final adult height. Currently, commonly used pharmacological treatments in clinical settings include recombinant human growth hormone, gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs, and third-generation aromatase inhibitors. In recent years, personalized treatment aiming to improve the final adult height has become a key focus in clinical practice. This article provides a comprehensive summary of research on pharmacological therapies for height improvement in pubertal children with short stature, offering valuable insights for healthcare professionals.

Authors & Co-authors:  Zhu Wang

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Citations :  中华医学会儿科学分会内分泌遗传代谢学组 . 矮身材儿童诊治指南[J]. 中华儿科杂志, 2008, 46(6): 428-430. DOI: 10.3321/j.issn:0578-1310.2008.06.007.
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Identifiers
Doi : 10.7499/j.issn.1008-8830.2309125
SSN : 1008-8830
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Adolescent
Other Terms
Aromatase inhibitor;Gonadotropin-releasing hormone analog;Puberty;Recombinant human growth hormone;Short stature
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Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
China