Growth hormone injections increase muscle and energy in people with low hormone levels. HGH therapy is used for hormone deficiencies and certain chronic conditions. Side effects like swelling and ...

Human growth hormone (hGH) is linked to muscle mass, weight loss, and increased athletic performance. You produce hGH naturally, but you can also get injections of recombinant growth hormone (rhGH).

Growth hormone helps children grow in height and supports healthy metabolism. When a child does not have enough of this hormone, their growth may be slow. This is sometimes called growth failure.