AGHD can result in various physical and mental changes

MEMORY, PROCESSING SPEED AND ATTENTION

People with AGHD may find difficulty in remembering specific information or details and may find themselves having to read something several times before they understand it

LACK OF WELL-BEING, DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY, SOCIAL ISOLATION

People with AGHD may find it difficult to take pleasure in things they used to enjoy, can feel more stressed or anxious, and can start to avoid social events

FATIGUE AND LACK OF ENERGY

People with AGHD can feel too tired for work, to engage in physical activities or everyday tasks, such as cleaning or shopping

METABOLIC ABNORMALITIES

AGHD can result in reduced lean body mass and increased abdominal fat, which can increase the risk of diabetes

HIGH CHOLESTEROL

AGHD is associated with heart disease, with the degree of Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD) directly related to increased total cholesterol and risk of high blood pressure

REDUCED BONE DENSITY

AGHD causes osteoporosis (weak bones) with high risk of fractures to the spine and other parts of the body

LACK OF STRENGTH AND DECREASED MUSCLE MASS

AGHD has been associated with reduced lean muscle mass and impaired muscular function