Human growth hormone (HGH) is crucial for many aspects of health and wellbeing. When there is an HGH deficiency, it can lead to concerning signs and symptoms such as:
If you've noticed any combination of these symptoms, it may be time to get tested for HGH deficiency. The sooner it is addressed, the better the treatment outcomes.
HGH is made by the pituitary gland, a small structure at the base of the brain. It is responsible for signaling the liver to produce insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). This dual pathway regulates growth, body composition, cell repair, and more.
Some key facts about HGH include:
What causes declining HGH levels? A few reasons include:
Maintaining optimal levels through middle age and beyond is important. This helps ensure proper metabolic function, fitness, healing ability, and vigor.
Diagnosing an HGH deficiency starts with looking for characteristic symptoms, measuring IGF-1 levels, and conducting stimulation testing if warranted.
IGF-1 levels are the main lab marker used to evaluate growth hormone status. The reference range is age and gender specific. Results below the normal range indicate inadequate HGH production.
If IGF-1 comes back low, stimulation testing can confirm impairment. This involves measuring HGH after administering a hormone that triggers pituitary release. Poor response indicates deficiency.
Characteristic symptoms can also signal below optimal HGH levels before labs confirm it. Our practitioners will perform a detailed history, physical exam, and use lab data to make an accurate deficiency diagnosis.
Once diagnosed with low growth hormone, HGH injections can safely and effectively restore levels. When absorbed directly into the bloodstream, bioidentical hormones precisely mimic what the body makes naturally.
Benefits are wide ranging and can include:
With custom therapeutic dosing, most patients report significant benefits within 3-6 months. Treatment allows patients to tap into HGH's incredible rejuvenating powers.
HGH therapy involves daily subcutaneous injections, which are simple to learn and generally painless. Here is an overview of the process:
Most patients set a daily reminder and make injections part of their regular routine. For convenience, a pen device can automate measurement. Dosing is weight based and slowly titrated over months based on clinical response and IGF-1 levels.
While learning the process takes some patience, properly restoring HGH with injections is straightforward. The added energy and wellbeing make consistency worthwhile.
We provide in-depth training until patients are fully comfortable self-administering treatment at home. Our clinical advisors provide ongoing support as well.
Due to HGH's wide ranging effects, deficiency can seriously impact quality of life. Without treatment, muscle loss accelerates, cognition declines, cardiac risk increases, and function continues deteriorating.
Thankfully, growth hormone status is straightforward to evaluate. And HGH therapy is safe, effective, and simple to integrate into one's regimen.
Restoring balance promptly is key though for several reasons:
While treatment cannot reverse aging, it can absolutely reduce associated deterioration - especially when hormone optimization begins sooner than later. Our goal is to catch deficiency early and help patients improve their health span.
Here at HormoneHarmony in Bend, Oregon, our experienced practitioners provide cutting edge hormone therapy to help patients optimize wellness. We offer:
We also create fully customized plans to target unique symptoms and health goals, including:
HGH is frequently a crucial piece of complete wellness optimization. We ensure therapy synergizes with each patient's needs and priorities.
As this overview covered, declining HGH leaves patients vulnerable to concerning symptoms that erode quality of life. Thankfully, accurate testing and individually tailored injection plans can safely reverse deficiency.
With treatment, patients report feeling decades younger - with tight skin, easy fat loss, thick hair, boosted intimacy, robust muscle mass, strong bones, balanced mood, and incredible energy.
If you relate to the symptoms and health challenges discussed, we encourage you to reach out to HormoneHarmony for a consultation. Our experienced advisors provide free assessments to see if therapy is right for your unique needs.
We look forward to helping you take charge of your wellness and start feeling your best. Contact us in Bend today to learn more and get started.
