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The most common treatment for growth hormone deficiency in both children and adults is growth hormone therapy – injections of growth hormone into a certain site of the body.

This hormone, which is normally produced in the pituitary gland, stimulates growth and cell reproduction in the body.

Growth hormone is important, but its production declines naturally as we age. Having good levels of HGH can increase energy, help weight loss, build muscle, increase sexual drive, increase strength, and boost the immune system.

What is human growth hormone (HGH)?

Endogenous human growth hormone, also known as somatropin, is a peptide hormone that is vital for human development. The benefits of human growth hormone include growth stimulation, cellular reproduction, and cellular regeneration in humans. HGH is produced by the pituitary gland and as the body ages, less and less growth hormone is produced.

The loss of HGH with aging has given the hormone a reputation for being the key ingredient for restoring youthfulness and vitality. Complete hormonal balance must be achieved to reap the benefits of HGH.

Who will benefit from HGH treatment?

Men and women wishing to receive HGH therapy usually fall into one of three groups and these are:

  • Those who have adult growth hormone deficiency (AGHD). They are over the age of 35 and would like to slow down the aging process, improve sexual performance, and increase their quality of life.
  • Top athletes who wish to improve their energy, speed, stamina and generally enhance their performance.
  • Adults who are active or athletic, but who have little or no HGH in their blood and who may have a poor immune system.

All of the above will only benefit from HGH therapy if they have low levels of somatotrophin (growth hormone) in their blood. Approximately 90-95% of adults with growth hormone deficiency will benefit from HGH therapy.

Why is HGH important for men?

HGH for men promotes healthy functioning of the body including regular sleep patterns and metabolism. It aids in protein synthesis enhancing the building of muscles as well as increasing energy levels and physical endurance.

When the man’s body is unable to produce enough HGH, these important bodily functions are affected significantly. The energy levels go down, they quickly lose concentration, they lose muscle mass, their sports performance becomes poor, and their sex drive reduces.

HGH Therapy for Women

Women make more human growth hormone than men do, so as they age their need for HGH replacement therapy is more crucial.

Human growth hormone (HGH) is a popular treatment among individuals seeking to reverse signs of aging or athletes looking to boost their winning edge. The hormone is classically affiliated with men, big muscles, and boosting athletic performance, but the truth is women make more human growth hormone than men.

In fact, HGH is tightly connected to estrogen levels — the more estrogen a woman has, the more HGH she produces. This means that during menopause when estrogen levels decline significantly, HGH also declines.

This is the point when women begin to see the loss of muscle mass and increased body fat. Women need sufficient HGH levels to help maintain their youthfulness and vivacity — it’s just as important as adequate levels of estrogen and progesterone for a healthy, higher quality of life.

Benefits of Human Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy

Patients who receive human growth replacement therapy can enjoy the following improvements:

  • improve their muscle mass and strength with the help of periodic, doctor-recommended levels of exercise;
  • lose and keep off weight;
  • improve skin health to help counter signs of aging;
  • rejuvenate organ health, restore bone density, and promote the production of bone marrow;
  • lower cholesterol levels;
  • balance testosterone levels;
  • get a better immune system function;
  • improve their mood and decrease sequences of stress;
  • restore their healthy sex drive;
  • improve mental clarity;
  • gain healthy sleep.

Every patient’s human growth hormone replacement therapy will be tailored to their unique body and the HGH-related issues they would like to address.

What is HGH deficiency?

In some cases, the body fails to produce enough HGH throughout the lifecycle.

In adults, growth hormone deficiency presents with low energy, decreased strength, and muscle mass, abdominal weight gain, high total cholesterol, and thinning dry skin.

For both children and adults, testing for growth hormone deficiency is done at a physician’s office. Insulin is administered through an IV to produce a low plasma glucose level. The peak growth hormone level is measured 20 to 30 minutes later. A deficiency is diagnosed if the peak growth hormone level is less than 10 mcg/mL in children or less than 3 mcg/mL in adults.

The cause of HGH deficiency may be a severe head injury, a tumor on the pituitary gland, or infection. The underlying cause will impact treatment options. HGH has been banned by the FDA and may only be prescribed—legally—for the treatment of children and adults who have proven growth hormone deficiency and AIDS patients suffering from wasting syndrome.

Role of HGH

The role of growth hormone in women becomes most evident as the hormone begins to decline around middle-age. People with an HGH deficiency may notice a loss of lean body mass, increased fat around the stomach, trouble sleeping, loss of interest in sex, thin, sagging skin, and low energy.

Low levels of HGH are also linked to decreased bone mass and the high incidence of osteoporosis that is especially risky for women and affects one in five women, according to the trusted source.

Alternatives to Human Growth Hormone

There are alternative drug therapies that deliver results similar to human growth hormone. These prescription therapies are a safe and effective option for women with low levels of HGH.

Sermorelin Therapy

Sermorelin acetate is one alternative prescription therapy that offers all the benefits of HGH. Sermorelin acetate stimulates the pituitary gland to increase the natural production of human growth hormone. Higher levels of HGH result in increased production of insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1).

This yields a number of desirable benefits for women seeking to improve overall health and reduce the signs of aging related to low HGH, including:

  • increased energy;
  • better bone health;
  • improved sleep quality;
  • reduced body fat;
  • increased lean body mass;
  • enhanced strength and stamina;
  • enhanced endurance;
  • accelerated healing;
  • reduced joint pain;
  • improved immune system function.

Ipamorelin Therapy

Ipamorelin acetate has been dubbed “the gold standard” of HGH alternative therapies because of its reputation for safety and effectiveness. Ipamorelin has been shown to ideally mimic the body’s natural production of HGH, restoring balance and delivering lasting results.

Ipamorelin is a bioidentical hormone therapy that stimulates the pituitary gland to produce natural growth hormone. However, unlike other alternative therapies, the release of HGH is slow and steady —replicating the natural production rhythm of the body. This feature ensures the therapy keeps HGH levels optimized for longer periods of time, compared to other therapies, resulting in more successful outcomes. Benefits of ipamorelin therapy include:

  • increased lean muscle mass;
  • improved ability to burn fat;
  • better sleep quality;
  • maintained bone density;
  • boosted immune system;
  • enhanced cognitive function;
  • improved recovery;
  • strengthened cardiovascular system;
  • boosted energy levels and stamina;
  • improved skin firmness and moisture retention.

The physicians of our clinic are experts in hormonal health and achieving hormonal balance, including treatment plans for women struggling with low levels of human growth hormone. Your physician will review your lab testing and medical history to help determine the root cause of your symptoms.

He or she will then sit down and discuss with you your current symptoms, lifestyle, and how life has changed for you personally since symptoms began. With this information, you and your doctor will partner in developing a comprehensive treatment plan that may include bioidentical hormone therapy, such as an alternative HGH therapy, as well as nutritional guidance, recommendations for routine fitness, and pharmaceutical-grade supplements to support your goals.

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