Visceral adipose tissue increases shortly after the cessation of GH therapy in adults with Prader-Willi syndrome.

In conclusion, discontinuation of GH therapy caused rapid increases in visceral adipose tissue and LDL cholesterol levels. These findings indicate that continuation of GH therapy may be a therapeutic option to maintain body composition; however, further studies regarding the long-term benefits and adverse effects of GH therapy in adults with PWS are required. PMID: 30185718 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Endocrine Journal - Category: Endocrinology Tags: Endocr J Source Type: research