HGH Replacement Therapy

HGH replacement therapy for adults with diagnosed growth hormone deficiency (GHD) has proven highly beneficial over the past few decades. Untreated GHD is routinely associated with increased morbidity and mortality – often due to cardiovascular disease. In this report, we look at human growth hormone treatment, including how it works, indications and contraindications, and the types of treatment available.

Adults often face declining growth hormone levels as they age. By the time most men and women reach their thirtieth birthday, their GH production has long since started to decrease. The process is slow, which is why most people have no awareness of the change until many years or even decades later. By then, when symptoms arise, HGH replacement therapy is likely the only option.

What is HGH therapy, and what does it do for adults?

HGH therapy is a form of hormone replacement where the body receives an additional supply of human growth hormone. Supplemental HGH is biologically identical to the GH released by the pituitary gland. That allows for its immediate use by GH receptor cells throughout the brain and body.

Some of the functions supported by HGH in the body include:

• Immunity
• Metabolism
• Temperature regulation
• Cell reproduction
• Hormone stimulation
• Emotional stability
• Brain functions

How Does Growth Hormone Work?

In instances of growth hormone deficiency, HGH makes up for what the pituitary gland no longer produces. HGH, produced by recombinant DNA technology, replicates the naturally secreted growth hormone. It binds to the same receptors as GH, allowing for the initiation of all growth hormone actions. Numerous studies back up the positive effects of HGH replacement therapy for adults.

How does growth hormone work once it enters the body?

Upon injection beneath the skin’s surface, HGH slowly absorbs into the bloodstream. Once it enters the blood supply, the human growth hormone circulates through the body, even crossing the critical blood/brain barrier to attach to and bind with growth hormone receptors. That binding initiates the activities of the particular receptor cell.

Some of the actions of growth hormone receptor cells include:

• In the liver – stimulating the production of insulin growth factor 1 (IGF-1 mediates many GH actions)
• In the brain – supporting learning, processing, memory, and emotional well-being
• Throughout the body – stimulating cell regeneration in muscles, skin, bone, hair, and all tissues
• For immunity – improving white blood cell production and maintaining thymus structure and function
• For metabolism – stimulating the processing of lipids, protein, and carbohydrates into energy sources and decreasing fat retention

How long does it take for HGH to take effect after the injection?

HGH will start working as soon as it is injected into the body. Although immediate results may not be noticeable, most people begin to experience better sleep, improved sense of humor, more energy, and happier mood within two weeks of treatment onset.

How long does it take for HGH to take effect after the injection?

HGH will start working as soon as it is injected into the body. Although immediate results may not be noticeable, most people begin to experience better sleep, improved sense of humor, more energy, and happier mood within two weeks of treatment onset.

Indications for HGH Replacement Therapy in Adults

Indications for the commencement of HGH replacement therapy for adults depend on the presence of symptoms of growth hormone deficiency along with low serum levels of GH. Clinical guidelines from the Endocrine Society include:

• Adults who presented with childhood-onset of growth hormone deficiency persisting in later years
• Individuals with GHD symptoms associated with pituitary or hypothalamic tumors, disease, injury, or surgery
• Adults with no known cause yet have both symptoms and clinically diagnosed low GH levels

Symptoms that alert to potential growth hormone deficiency in adults include:

• Insomnia, fatigue, lack of stamina
• Weight gain, particularly abdominal obesity
• Muscle and strength loss
• Joint pains or height shrinkage due to decreasing bone mineral density
• Balding or thinning of hair
• Wrinkles and skin sagging
• Low libido and sexual decline
• Frequent or long-lasting illness
• Impaired cognitive functions, including forgetfulness
• Depression, stress, and other changes in mood
• Sensitivity to temperature changes
• Elevated blood pressure or cholesterol levels

What is HGH good for in adults?

HGH is good for restoring hormonal balance in the adult body. By doing so, all actions and functions associated with growth hormone can return to optimal performance.

For adults wondering what age to start HGH therapy, the answer is that there is no set age. Some people may require supplemental HGH replacement therapy before they leave their thirties, while others may not need it until well into their sixties or seventies. How the body reacts to changes in growth hormone production is unique to the individual. Many people will never require treatment with HGH injections.

Contraindications for Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy in Adults

We are often asked, is HGH dangerous for adults. The answer is no when used as prescribed to treat GHD; HGH therapy is extremely safe. There are specific contraindications for the use of HGH replacement therapy for adults, such as:

• Instances of active malignancy (cancer)
• Allergies to any of the ingredients in HGH (somatropin)
• When acute critical illness is present due to open heart or abdominal surgery complications, acute respiratory failure, or multiple accidental trauma
• Individuals with Prader-Willi Syndrome who are extremely obese or suffer severe respiratory impairment
• In cases of pre-proliferative or proliferative diabetic retinopathy

Important to point out is that untreated growth hormone deficiency can be extremely dangerous for adults, often causing the following problems:

• Increased incidence of mortality due to cardiovascular disease
• Greater carotid artery intima-media thickness
• Reduced left ventricular mass
• Higher LDL and total cholesterol and triglycerides
• Obesity
• Weak bones and increased fracture risks
• Greater risk of dementia

Types of HGH Replacement Therapy

Although many adults requiring HGH therapy will receive human growth hormone injections, there are other types of treatment that the doctor may prescribe. Both sermorelin and ipamorelin are peptide secretagogues. What these medications do is stimulate the pituitary gland to increase the volume of growth hormone it secretes.

Sermorelin and ipamorelin are best used in the early stages of growth hormone decline before GH levels get so low that they become problematic. By the time symptoms are present, most people will require the fast action of HGH replacement therapy for adults. It may take up to three months before the benefits of secretagogue therapy is noticeable. HGH results start to occur within a few weeks, improving with each passing month.

Cost of Growth Hormone Therapy

For many adults inquiring for the first time about growth hormone replacement therapy, how expensive is HGH therapy is often one of the first questions. That is important to know as most insurance companies do not cover HGH treatment for adults.

Is HGH expensive to use?

The cost of HGH therapy depends on the following factors:

• The dosage prescribed by the doctor
• Frequency of injections
• Brand and style of injectable

HGH replacement therapy for adults will cost more if you select injector pens rather than standard syringe and vial options. Omnitrope is one of the lowest-priced brands of HGH injections and is extremely effective at treating adult GHD – often for well under $500 per month.

Reviews on HGH Replacement Therapy in Our Clinic

We are often asked what to expect from HGH, and no one can answer that better than some of our clients who have received HGH replacement therapy for adults. Some of their responses are shown below:

How to Get HGH Therapy

If you are wondering how to get HGH replacement therapy for adults, we have the answer. As a nationally-renowned hormone clinic, our doctors and professional staff have the experience you want and need.

We begin the process with a free, confidential consultation by phone. After that, the diagnostic process of blood testing, physical examination, and online completion of your medical forms are quick and easy.

As far as where to get your HGH medications, we have them sent directly to you from fully licensed US pharmacies at affordable prices. Contact us today for a free consultation.