Topic: Growth Hormone

[Joe Hanson]

Before I go through USADA, does anyone know anything about growth hormone.

I have an athlete who doesn't produce any naturally and gets injections regularly.  He was tiny as a child and recieved them to make sure he grew properly.  His physicians have determined that he needs to continue taking GH for general health reasons.

1.  Is there a baseline level or range that athletes must fall in?

2.  Is this something USADA/WADA approves of in this condition?

Thanks

Joe