What are the effects of hGH on athletic performance and what are the risks associated with its use?

hGH is a polypeptide hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that can only be administered through injection.
hGH is effective in increasing protein synthesis over fat synthesis.
The use of GHB and other related compounds to stimulate slow wave sleep and hGH production can have disastrous results.
The effects of hGH on athletic performance are limited and athletes often consume doses much higher than those applied ethically for research purposes.
Short-term use of hGH can cause fluid retention and muscle edema, while long-term use can cause joint pain, diabetes, muscle disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, and acromegaly.
The use of hGH in healthy adults can cause significant adverse effects, including acromegaly, which can result in musculoskeletal changes, especially in the skull, jaw, hands, and feet.
There is no effective laboratory test to detect hGH, but researchers are working on several different detection methods.
The use of hGH is a significant temptation in the young population, not so much for muscle development as for height increase.