In human growth hormone (HGH) treatments, your doctor will give the lab-developed HGH in the form of injections. The treatments can be self-administered or given by a doctor. Doses usually occur several times a week or daily. Your doctor will check your specific condition to determine the correct doses for you. Doctor’s usually base HGH treatment on several factors, including:
General health and medical history
Age
The extent of the condition, such as the severity of the deficiency
Goals of treatments
Tolerance for specific treatment
Preference and choice.
Once your doctor determines the correct doses for you, they will prescribe the lab-developed HGH for you to administer the injections yourself or they will administer the HGH during the appointment. Your doctor may inject the HGH intramuscularly (IM) or subcutaneously (under the skin). The HGH may be injected into the thigh or abdomen.
If you choose to administer the HGH yourself or administer it for your child, your doctor will teach you the correct and safe way to do it. Your doctor will also tell you how to store the injections and the best time to administer the injections. The recommended injections sites include the back of arms, sides of the belly, top or outside of thighs, and outer quadrant of buttocks.