Who is a good candidate for this therapy?

Good candidates include adults with confirmed growth hormone deficiency (GHD) due to pituitary disorders, such as from tumors, surgery, or radiation, and children with short stature caused by GHD or conditions like Turner syndrome. Contraindications include active malignancy, critical illness, diabetic retinopathy, or severe obesity. A thorough endocrine evaluation, including stimulation testing and MRI, is required before treatment begins.