How to Start HGH Therapy for Adults
Before you can start any medical treatment, you want to ensure you are getting what you need. In the case of HGH therapy, you begin by finding a qualified hormone replacement therapy specialist. That is your first step in how to start HGH therapy.
Why do you need a specialist for human growth hormone treatment?
Hormone balancing is a science – it is not something that doctors receive extensive knowledge about as a regular part of their training. Hormone replacement is like any other medical specialty requiring an intensive background. If you believe you need HGH therapy, start by connecting with a physician who has the experience to put your body back into a state of homeostasis (balance).
We are often asked when to start HGH therapy as if there was a magical age that signaled the onset of treatment. There is not! Every person is unique in how his or her body will respond to aging and changing hormone levels.
Some hormones, such as HGH and testosterone begin to decline in males around age thirty. Females only experience a growth hormone decline that early. Their testosterone levels do not decrease significantly until menopause. We know that is unfair to men who need testosterone in higher amounts than women. However, the initial years of decline of both hormones are very slight. You will not likely notice any changes at this age.
Most people will not need to consider hormone replacement therapy until they are in their forties or fifties. Others can easily wait even later. Some lucky people will never have symptoms of hormonal decline, so they need not worry.
You will know when the time is right to start HGH therapy as your body will alert you to numerous unpleasant changes.
Your body will alert you with such signs
- Aging skin
- Thinning or loss of hair
- Weight gain
- Lethargy or fatigue
- Insomnia or other sleep issues
- Muscle loss
- Decreased bone density
- More frequent illnesses
- Longer times to heal from injury or sickness
- Forgetfulness
- Poor focus
- Impaired or slow cognitive functions
- Depression or other mood changes
- Decreased drive, socialization, motivation, productivity
These are only some of the many symptoms of adult growth hormone deficiency.
What Steps Do You Have to Complete to Start HGH Therapy?
Learning how to start growth hormone therapy is easy. Of course, you begin by selecting a hormone specialist. You can ask friends or family members for a recommendation if you know someone who used HGH therapy. If not, your family physician may know of someone. Otherwise, conduct research online to find a clinic that “feels” right to you. Call and speak with a medical advisor to get a sense of how they treat their clients. You should feel comfortable, listened to, and treated with respect and caring. The medical staff should be knowledgeable about hormone imbalances and understandably answer your questions.
Here are the steps for how to start HGH therapy:
- Phone Consultation – instead of going to a medical office, you can have a private telephone consultation with a medical advisor at our hormone clinic.
- Medical History – since the hormone specialist does not know your medical past, you will complete a comprehensive questionnaire providing this information. We place the form online for quick access.
- Hormone Panel Blood Testing – the only accurate measurement of hormone levels is blood analysis. These panels show if you have a hormone deficiency and help rule out other health concerns.
- Physical Exam – necessary to ensure there is no underlying cause of your symptoms. The exam also provides information used in the determination of HGH dosages.
- Results Consultation – the follow-up telephone consultation provides you with your test results and prescribed treatment protocol. You will also select your brand and style of HGH injections during this call.
- Starting Treatment – your complete HGH injection kit with all medications and supplies will arrive at your door. An adult will need to be present to sign for the HGH therapy delivery. All instructions and complete medical support are provided with your treatment.
For additional questions about how to start HGH therapy, please contact us for a confidential, no charge consultation.