Human growth hormone (HGH) plays a crucial role in bodily functions like metabolism, muscle and bone growth, and overall wellbeing. When the pituitary gland does not produce enough HGH, adults may experience concerning symptoms like:
HGH therapy involves restoring growth hormone levels using bioidentical hormones to resolve deficiency symptoms. It can provide immense benefits when deficiency is confirmed and treatment managed properly.
The debilitating symptoms of GH deficiency often intensify over time when left untreated, leading to:
Research shows adults with growth hormone deficiency for over 10 years experience significantly more:
Prompt therapy in deficient adults not only relieves current symptoms, but works to prevent worsening complications in the coming years. It protects long term health.
The clinicians at Renewed Balance Clinic offer cutting edge diagnostics and HGH therapy protocols personalized for your unique health needs.
While often associated with illegal performance enhancement, HGH therapy is FDA-approved to treat growth hormone deficiency, which affects around 10,000 adults annually. When medically supervised, it can help normalize metabolism and reduce cardiovascular risk in deficient patients.
Accurately diagnosing adult growth hormone deficiency requires an experienced specialist using advanced testing methods such as:
Borderline blood test results warrant a stimulation test for clarification. Common options:
If testing confirms inadequate growth hormone production, HGH therapy offers immense benefits.
HGH cannot be taken as a pill, so replacement therapy involves subcutaneous injections under the skin. This allows precise dosing and reliable absorption.
To begin, a low dose of bioidentical growth hormone is injected daily in the evening when natural GH production peaks.
The starting dose is carefully chosen based on the patient's:
The ideal dosing strategy is to slowly increase the amount injected over 6 months, allowing the patient's body to adjust while preventing side effects.
Dose titration aims to raise IGF-1 blood levels to the optimal range based on the patient's age and gender.
IGF-1 testing is repeated frequently, about every 4 weeks early on, to guide dosing.
Most adults require 1-2 IU daily for full benefits, although some need higher doses long term under medical guidance.
Since natural HGH production declines with age, most GH deficient adults require lifelong replacement therapy.
Patients work closely with their hormone specialist for ongoing:
The following healthy lifestyle strategies further enhance effectiveness of HGH therapy:
The Milliken region offers abundant opportunities to support your HGH therapy journey:
Reach out to our knowledgeable Renewed Balance Clinic staff for personalized guidance finding resources to meet your unique health needs. We are here to help you thrive!
