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Human growth hormone

Human growth hormone is a small protein that travels in the bloodstream to stimulate growth. Learn more about the medical uses of human growth hormone.

Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) is a hormone that can be detected in your urine and blood when you're pregnant. It can also indicate how well your pregnancy is progressing, including your baby’s development.

Gigantism

Gigantism is a very rare condition that causes children to grow abnormally fast and tall. It can be treated successfully, but they may still have symptoms.

Dwarfism

Most people with dwarfism lead relatively long, healthy lives; the main problem they face is discrimination. For others, there are health issues to be aware of.

Acromegaly

Acromegaly causes parts of the body to grow larger and mostly affects people in middle age. It can be effectively treated, especially if diagnosed early.

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease

Links to trusted information about creutzfeldt Jakob disease.

Screening for Down syndrome

Down syndrome is a chromosomal disorder affecting 1 in 1,100 babies. Screening and diagnostic tests for Down syndrome are offered to women during pregnancy.