What kind of therapeutic effects does growth hormone have? Professor: Growth hormone has two main effects. The first one is to promote growth, and for childhood, it mainly helps it to grow taller. Secondly, growth hormone can affect glucose and lipid metabolism. For example, patients with severe growth hormone deficiency have elevated blood lipids, and a large amount of fat accumulates in the abdomen and chest, which affects their appearance. After the drug is administered, the blood lipids will return to normal, the fat accumulation in the abdomen will gradually disappear, and the person will become slimmer and more muscular. Therefore, patients with growth hormone deficiency are recommended to use growth hormone in small doses under the guidance of a doctor, even if they have no need to grow taller as adults. This is beneficial for improving metabolism and lifelong health. For children with non-growth hormone deficiency, the purpose of medication is to promote their growth. Generally, the medication is discontinued when the height reaches within the normal range of height. Treatment is not medically recommended for those who are in the normal short height range, but request to increase their height.