Low HGH levels can cause numerous signs and symptoms. Adults may experience fatigue, decreased muscle strength and mass, weight gain centered around the abdomen, poor concentration and memory, insomnia, joint pain and stiffness, depression, anxiety, decreased libido and sexual function, dry skin, thin and brittle hair and nails, and high cholesterol levels. Fortunately, hgh injections and other forms of hormone therapy provided by the Wellness Hormone Clinic clinic can help alleviate many of these symptoms.
HGH injections contain bioidentical human growth hormone and can restore hormone levels back to an optimal range. This leads to increased energy levels, improved cognition, mood stabilization, enhanced immune function, decreased body fat (especially abdominal visceral fat), increased lean muscle mass, stronger bones, faster wound healing, hair and nail growth, and a more youthful appearance including tighter smoother skin. It's important to have any hormone deficiency properly diagnosed with blood tests by an experienced anti-aging specialist before starting treatment.
Human growth hormone (hgh) is produced by the pituitary gland and plays a key role in growth from childhood through adulthood. As we age, HGH production declines leading to various signs and symptoms. Administering pharmaceutical hgh via injection can provide immense benefits related to cellular repair, rejuvenation, muscle building, brain function, mood, sleep, appearance and overall vitality.
The Wellness Hormone Clinic clinic specializes in trt therapy including customized hgh therapy protocols based on extensive lab testing and analysis. We create individualized treatment plans consisting of hgh injections (or oral medications when appropriate), additional hormones like testosterone or thyroid as needed, supplements, nutrition optimization and lifestyle modifications for maximum benefits.
Hgh shots are typically self-administered just under the skin using an ultra-fine needle for minimal discomfort. Injection sites are rotated to allow proper absorption. We teach each patient proper injection technique during clinic visits. Hgh dosing is highly individualized based on factors like age, gender, symptoms, goals and response to treatment. Positive effects are often noticed after 3-6 months with maximal benefits typically occurring after one full year of therapy.
Recognizing the many signs and symptoms of hormone deficiencies early is crucial for prompt treatment and prevention of future complications. Common blood tests checked by the experienced medical providers at Wellness Hormone Clinic include:
Human growth hormone (HGH) - Low IGF-1 levels may indicate inadequate pituitary gland production of HGH
Testosterone - Low total or free testosterone is common in men over 40. Also important to check estradiol levels.
Thyroid (T3 & T4) - High TSH or low T3 signifies hypothyroidism, a frequent cause of low energy
Vitamin D - Critical for numerous biochemical reactions and immune function
Based on extensive lab analysis and consideration of risk factors (age, symptoms, genetics, etc), targeted treatment plans are created that may include pharmaceutical HGH, testosterone therapy, thyroid medications, vitamin supplementation and additional hormones as needed. Follow up testing occurs periodically to ensure optimal response and make dosage adjustments when necessary.
The neuroendocrine system is a complex network of hormone pathways regulating numerous processes from sleep/wake cycles, metabolism, digestion, immunity, growth, reproduction and more. Imbalances can occur at any level from the hypothalamus and pituitary gland in the brain down through end organs like the thyroid, adrenals and gonads. Restoring balance through hormone optimization allows the entire neuroendocrine signaling cascade to function more efficiently.
In addition to the neuroendocrine system, emerging research demonstrates that hormones like growth hormone and testosterone provide anti-aging and protective benefits all the way down to the cellular level by positively influencing the expression of our genes. This field is called epigenetics. For example, growth hormone therapy has been shown to help maintain the caps on the ends of our chromosomes called telomeres. Longer protective telomeres may ultimately translate into extended lifespan along with improved function and quality of life.
The Wellness Hormone Clinic clinic opened in 2021 and has quickly become the top specialty hormone center in Geneseo because of our relentless commitment to patient education, advanced testing capabilities and utilizing the latest anti-aging medical advances for completely customized treatment plans. We seek to uncover the root biochemical and nutritional causes of age related decline. Simply prescribing medications without extensive lab testing fails to address the multifactorial issues driving hormone imbalances and suboptimal wellness.
In addition to the standard labs assessing major hormones like testosterone and thyroid that most clinics check, we also offer cutting-edge assessments of Cortisol, DHEA-S, Estradiol, Pregnenolone, Vitamin D, IGF-1, Sex Hormone Binding Globulin, and various nutritional markers using state-of-the-art analysis methods from specialty labs around the world. These provide deeper insights into specific neuroendocrine dysfunction to allow precision targeting with bioidentical hormone replacement.
We also create personalized plans for optimizing nutrition, exercise, stress management and sleep - all key factors influencing how our bodies naturally produce and utilize vital hormones. Ultimately our goal is to educate and empower our patients with the tools they need to take control of their own health destinies.
Wellness Hormone Clinic follows an integrative functional model of medicine that looks at the interconnections between all body systems rather than simply isolated symptoms. Declining hormone levels are frequently caused by poor lifestyle habits that our programs also strive to address. We partner with local establishments like Thrive Health Gym, the Geneseo Community Center, Revive HyperWellness Spa and top area restaurants like Gino's Italian Kitchen to provide patients all the support they need to thrive before, during and after treatment.
We also collaborate with national compounding pharmacies to access customized bioidentical hormones, vitamins, nutrients and supplements tailored to each patient’s biochemistry because no two people are alike. Bioidentical hormones have the same molecular structure as what our bodies produce to minimize side effects and allow optimal utilization.
While often associated with illegal performance enhancement, HGH injections are FDA-approved to treat growth hormone deficiency. When prescribed by a doctor for this purpose, HGH can help normalize growth and metabolism in children and adults lacking adequate natural growth hormone.
Recognizing critical hormone deficiencies and initiating prompt, effective treatment through an anti-aging specialist has immediate benefits but also prevents increased future complications like cardiovascular disease, neurocognitive impairment, osteoporosis, autoimmune conditions, and metabolic disorders. Conditions like hypothyroidism and low testosterone often develop gradually over years allowing significant but subtle damage that remains undetected without testing. Symptoms are often non-specific as well initially like fatigue, weakness and mental fog which can have many causes.
Treating the root hormonal imbalance improves how patients look and feel in the near term but also provides protection over the long run. For example, keeping testosterone levels optimized into older age is associated with lower rates of Alzheimer’s disease. Estrogen and testosterone also help maintain bone density reducing osteoporosis and fracture risk. HGH therapy builds lean muscle mass which is crucial for supporting mobility and vital organ systems. The extensive anti-aging benefits of bioidentical hormones are just being elucidated by science but what we already know demonstrates these are remarkably effective preventive medicines when properly administered.
Many hormone therapy clinics fail to put in the work required to uncover the root issues driving hormonal dysfunction for each unique patient. We pride ourselves on our medical detective work through advanced testing, analysis and consideration of the various lifestyle factors from nutrition to exercise that influence hormone health. Identifying and addressing deficiencies promptly is the key first step to halting and ultimately reversing accelerated aging.
We hope this informational guide empowers the Geneseo community to take charge of their health by better understanding common hormonal imbalances and how prompt diagnosis and treatment through an experienced functional anti-aging clinic like Wellness Hormone Clinic helps optimize wellness. Please reach out with any questions about our comprehensive programs and patient first approach. We look forward to helping patients address frustrating symptoms, prevent future complications and start feeling their best as soon as possible.
