Some signs of HGH deficiency include feeling constantly fatigued and lacking energy, inability to lose weight despite exercise and diet changes, declining muscle mass and strength, poor concentration and memory, anxiety and depression, high cholesterol, changes in hair texture and skin that becomes drier, thinner, and more wrinkled.
Additional symptoms may include joint pain, stiff and aching muscles, slowed healing from injuries or after surgery, sleep problems like insomnia or excessive daytime sleepiness. Some patients have complained about having extreme drops in blood pressure causing dizziness or loss of consciousness.
These bothersome and sometimes debilitating symptoms not only negatively impact your day-to-day life but also significantly increase your risks of developing a number of serious health conditions.
Getting diagnosed and starting HGH treatment can help reverse or improve many of these symptoms and reduce health risks associated with untreated hormone deficiencies.
HGH stands for human growth hormone, which is produced in the pituitary gland located at the base of your brain. It plays an essential role in muscle growth, fat loss, injury healing, brain and other organ function, bone strength, mood and overall vitality.
Beginning around age 30, most people experience a slow decline in HGH production by roughly 10 to 15 percent per decade. Replenishing your depleted growth hormone levels through injections of bioidentical HGH under a doctor's care provides a variety of health and anti-aging benefits:
Raising your IGF-1 levels (insulin growth factor) into an optimal range is key for HGH therapy to be effective.
Getting regular injections of HGH for 3 to 6 months is generally needed to start experiencing noticeable improvements. Most patients require continued therapy to maintain benefits long term.
Benefits emerge gradually over 9 to 12 months on average. Treatment protocols and dosing is precisely customized by Dr. Smith for each patient based on your hormone blood testing, medical history, symptoms, goals and responses.
Left untreated, hormone imbalances tend to worsen over time and substantially raise risks for various diseases. Very low HGH and IGF-1 is linked with higher incidence of fractures, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, unhealthy changes in cholesterol and body composition.
Research shows adults with growth hormone deficiency die an average of 5-10 years earlier compared to those with normal IGF-1 levels.
Restoring hormones like HGH to youthful ranges through replacement therapy can help reduce risks and promote healthy aging. But there is often a narrow window of opportunity when treatment can be optimally effective.
The longer patients wait, the less reversible these deficiencies become. Supporting your body's inner chemistry earlier leads to far superior results.
Starting HGH therapy around the time when symptoms of hormone decline emerge, usually in your 30s to 50s, is ideal. This allows for possibly regaining full wellness and halting progression toward chronic disease.
That's why we recommend all adults get a thorough annual blood analysis. This can catch hormone imbalances early before they lead to deteriorating health.
Most patients begin with a detailed blood analysis to accurately identify deficiencies and establish baselines. Follow up blood tests are done periodically to monitor progress.
While often associated with athletic performance enhancement, HGH therapy was originally developed in 1985 to treat growth hormone deficiency in children. It was found to help increase height in those lacking adequate natural growth hormone during developmental years.
Today's modern bioidentical growth hormone injections used for medically supervised replacement therapy are extremely pure, potent and proven for safety and effectiveness.
Illegal imports or misuse of performance enhancing HGH can be dangerous. But the expertly monitored hormone treatments from licensed medical clinics like Vitality Renewal Clinic maintain very high safety profiles.
Diagnosis begins with complete history, physical exam checking for deficiency signs, and thorough blood analysis testing:
Dynamic stimulation tests assessing pituitary response may be done but are rarely needed with all the direct testing available today.
Low IGF-1 combined with multiple signs and symptoms confirms adult growth hormone deficiency. Treatment is prescribed when medically necessary to relieve symptoms interfering with quality of life.
Every patient we treat has unique needs, objectives and hopes from therapy. We guide you toward realistic expectations tailored to your situation.
However, some common goals our patients aim to achieve include:
With commitment to HGH therapy of 9 to 12 months, most patients can expect pronounced improvements in several of these areas. Maintenance therapy sustains benefits long term.
Of course individual results vary depending on your age, diagnosis severity, adherence to treatment protocols, lifestyle choices and use of any other required hormones or medications.
We offer guidance every step of the way to help you achieve your optimum wellness on an ongoing basis. You're investing in a lifetime of health with the potential to slow aging and live your best quality of life for decades to come!
HGH injections must be prescribed by a doctor and are only legally obtainable in the US and Puerto Rico from pharmacies with a valid prescription. It's crucial to use a properly licensed hormone clinic to avoid unsafe, counterfeit or improperly dosed products.
You no longer need to drive halfway across Florida to receive high quality hormone replacement therapy. We offer patients in Cooper City and surrounding regions the utmost convenience of compassionate local care.
Dr. Amanda Smith heads our Cooper City Vitality Renewal Clinic office, bringing over 8 years of advanced training in age management, regenerative and functional medicine.
Our welcoming clinic provides a comfortable setting right in your neighborhood where we get to focus more one-on-one time understanding and caring for each of our clients.
You’ll never feel rushed or lost in the shuffle. We offer flexible morning and evening appointments to accommodate your schedule.
We realize every patient is completely unique in their underlying causes of hormone imbalance, lifestyle and desired outcomes.
That's why Dr. Smith customizes treatment plans utilizing the most cutting edge medical technologies along with proven natural therapies to target root causes for more complete and lasting results.
In addition to expert prescription hormone replacement dosing, we provide powerful options such as:
We help restore inner balance from every angle, allowing your renewed chemistry to promote healing, strength and healthy longevity from the inside out.
If you’re local to the Cooper City area and struggling with low energy, weight gain, mental fogginess and want to improve body composition, we encourage you to get evaluated for hormone imbalance or deficiency today.
The future you will thank the present you for taking this vital first step!
To make the most of your HGH therapy journey and experience the wonderful local attractions in Cooper City, we recommend these excellent establishments:
BreathRx Testing Center offers comprehensive hormone blood panels along with cutting-edge evaluations for toxic exposures, food sensitivities, gut microbiome status and more. Convenient online booking available.
Unwind from the stresses of life with therapeutic massage, bodywork, infrared sauna, cryotherapy, halotherapy salt room sessions and other holistic therapies at Optimal Wellness Spa. First time clients receive 10% off.
The friendly trainers at Fit4Life Gym help create personalized fitness plans to meet your strength, cardio and flexibility goals while avoiding strain and injuries. State of the art gear and group classes like yoga, Zumba and cycling.
Nature lovers should check out the majestic tree and plant varieties at Pine Island Nursery - 30 acres with waterfalls, koi ponds, walking paths, butterfly garden, cafe and gift shop.
For healthy farm-to-table dining, the grilled salmon salad with cranberry vinaigrette is a standout at Harvest Seasonal Kitchen. Great vegan and vegetarian options too. Desserts are made in-house daily.
We wish you the very best on your hormone optimization path! Please reach out with any other questions.
