Human growth hormone (HGH) is an essential hormone produced in the pituitary gland that plays a vital role in growth, cell regeneration, and metabolism. As we age, our bodies produce less HGH, which can lead to undesirable effects like weight gain, loss of muscle mass and strength, fatigue, poor sleep, and more. HGH deficiency develops when the pituitary gland does not produce adequate amounts of the hormone.
The symptoms of HGH deficiency tend to be vague and overlap with normal aging, making diagnosis difficult. However, blood tests can accurately measure HGH levels. If levels are abnormally low given a patient's age and gender, HGH replacement therapy may be recommended.
Supplemental HGH can effectively treat deficiency when prescribed properly and restore HGH to youthful levels. Doing so can lead to impressive benefits for physical appearance, performance, body composition, and general wellbeing.
How do you know if you may have a growth hormone deficiency as an adult? There are several common signs and symptoms to be aware of:
If you are experiencing several of these issues, particularly the physical ones, it is wise to get tested for low IGF-1 and growth hormone levels. Catching and addressing deficiencies early on can help reverse or improve symptoms.
Accurately diagnosing growth hormone deficiency involves blood tests to directly measure HG and IGF-1 levels. IGF-1, or insulin-like growth factor 1, is stimulated by HGH and helps evaluate deficiency.
The potential tests involved include:
Testing is typically covered by major insurance providers when medically necessary. We can advise on the best testing options for your needs and situation.
Correcting an HGH deficiency at any age can lead to transformative improvements in body composition, energy levels, cardiac health, emotional wellbeing, skin quality, sleep, and more. It is safe and well-tolerated when properly prescribed and monitored by a hormone specialist.
Some of the most noteworthy benefits of growth hormone therapy include:
HGH therapy essentially helps turn back the clock, allowing patients to look and feel younger while slowing biological aging. It is extremely gratifying for most patients to recover their peak energy, strength, stamina, appearance, and overall wellness.
Adult men and women over 30 suffering from growth hormone deficiency tend to gain the most dramatic benefits from therapy. Deficiency often sets in due to age-related pituitary decline or secondary to damage, tumors, trauma, surgery, or radiation affecting the gland.
Ideal candidates for HGH replacement include patients with:
Therapy may also still provide advantages for those with less severe hormone declines looking to counteract natural aging. We can determine if treatment is appropriate through testing.
The Balance & Renew Clinic specializes in advanced hormone replacement programs to effectively treat deficiencies that develop with age. Our integrative programs incorporate the latest medical science with a proactive preventive focus on total body health.
Beginning growth hormone therapy first involves confirmation of hormone deficiency through blood analysis. We then develop customized treatment plans designed around the unique needs of each patient.
Here is an overview of starting the process:
Initial Consultation
Blood Testing
Tailored Treatment Plan
We offer flexible programs using a variety of FDA-approved HGH injection brands like Norditropin, Humatrope, Genotropin, and more. Treatment plans are tailored based on your age, gender, symptoms, test results, dosage requirements, and financial considerations.
Most patients inject a daily HGH dose before bed when natural production peaks. We teach you to properly use injection pens for self-administration at home. With coaching, the process soon becomes quick and comfortable.
Clinical oversight at regular intervals ensures your protocol remains optimized as needs evolve. Most patients feel a difference within a few weeks as regenerative changes take hold. By 3-6 months, the renewing benefits of treatment become abundantly clear.
Certain lifestyle adjustments and wellness practices can help you get the most out of HGH therapy:
Nutrition: Eat a clean, high protein diet focusing on lean meats, fish, eggs, nuts, seeds, greens, veggies, berries, yogurt, oats, and brown rice. Stay hydrated and limit sugar, carbs, and alcohol.
High Intensity and Resistance Training: Engage muscles with challenging weight training to spur muscle protein synthesis. Use heavier weights with shorter sets and longer breaks.
Stress Reduction and Rest: Make sufficient regular sleep, meditation, massages, saunas, recreational activities, and social connections all priorities. Master stress through these outlets.
Vitamin and Nutrient Optimization: Work on maximizing key ingredients like zinc, magnesium, vitamin D3, collagen, omega-3s, and antioxidants. Test levels annually and supplement as warranted.
Balance Other Hormones: Have thyroid, reproductive hormones, etc. periodically assessed. Correct any issues since hormone balance optimizes overall wellness.
Following a healthy proactive regimen amplifies and accelerates treatment benefits. We offer guidance to help you actualize your full potential through therapy.
Seward offers a rich setting to complement your therapeutic journey. Here are some of our favorite local health and wellness establishments:
Orca Adventure Lodge - Scenic mountain lodge and spa for hiking, yoga, massage, and relaxation
Seward Marine Life Center - Leading research aquarium to learn about local sea life while walking the waterfront
Exit Glacier Guides - Experienced guides lead glacier treks, ice climbing, and helicopter tours
Resurrection Pizza - Delicious hometown pizzeria incorporating Alaskan seafood specialties
Seward Community Library Museum - Charming historic library with fascinating regional exhibits
The invigorating natural splendor, fresh regional cuisine, and welcoming community of Seward make it an exceptional home base while undergoing treatment. Let the essence of Alaska help heal and empower the journey back to peak vitality.
Our clinic stands apart through our dedication to patients as compassionate partners invested in their lifelong health. We apply evidence-based precision balancing therapies to resolve deficiencies and empower prevention.
Our commitment includes:
You deserve vibrant wellness. We leverage holistic hormone therapies to help you actualize your goals and full potential - at every age.
Developing an HGH deficiency can slowly drain vibrancy, stamina and strength over time. Without adequate growth hormone activity, the body progressively loses its drive towards growth, regeneration and youthfulness.
Addressing deficiencies early on is ideal for several key reasons:
Regardless of age, addressing hormone deficiencies today can help refresh you from the inside out - restoring vibrancy and quality of life for the long run. Consider treatment to reclaim your best self now and for the road ahead.
While often associated with athletic doping, a little-discussed therapeutic use of HGH injections is to help children with growth hormone deficiency grow to normal heights and avoid lifelong short stature. When prescribed properly by an endocrinologist, HGH therapy can give these children a more typical life experience.
A: FDA approved HGH injections from licensed domestic pharmacies are legal when prescribed properly for medical necessity. As specialists, we only recommend treatment when medically warranted and safe based on deficiency testing and taking a patient's full health status into consideration. There are no overriding ethical issues when practiced judiciously.
A: When properly dosed, HGH therapy is well tolerated by most patients with few side effects. Occasional issues like fluid retention, joint achiness, or numbness/tingling are usually temporary or manageable by adjusting medication dosage/timing if needed.
A: Positive effects commonly emerge after only 1-2 months. By 3-6 months, patients readily notice significant improvements in body composition, skin quality, energy, endurance, sexual health, emotional balance, and much more. The renewing benefits then continue building with ongoing use.
A: Some plans cover treatment of diagnosed deficiencies as medically necessary care. We advise patients on navigating coverage specifics based on their plan. For those paying out of pocket, we offer affordable tiered pricing and financing programs.
A: Monthly costs range widely from $200-1500 depending on the medication types/brands, daily dosages required, insurance coverage eligibility, special programs like copay assistance we leverage, treatment duration, and other factors. We customize accessible options.
