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Treatment
Treating acromegaly

Treatment

There are several treatment options for acromegaly, and it is good to know that the majority of people can be successfully treated.1

Which treatment plan is best for you will depend on the results from your acromegaly tests, where and how large the tumour is, and the levels of growth hormone being released.2 You may also have a combination of treatments, such as surgery followed by medication.

Whatever treatment you have, the aim is to:1-3

  • Reduce growth hormone production to normal levels
  • Relieve the pressure the tumour may be putting on the surrounding area
  • Improve your symptoms
  • Manage related health problems

References

  1. The Pituitary Society. Treatment. Available at: https://pituitarysociety.org/agromegaly/. Last accessed April 2025.
  2. NIDDK. How do doctors treat acromegaly? Available at: https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/endocrine-diseases/acromegaly#treat. Last accessed April 2025.
  3. NHS England. Acromegaly. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/acromegaly/. Last accessed April 2025.