Growth Hormone

Hormones are necessary because they regulate and repair the body. When hormone levels drop, it causes a decrease in the body's ability to regulate and heal itself. When we are young, the different hormones are plentiful, they work together to keep the many various bodily functions balanced. Good communication between the hormones keeps the body in balance but with aging our hormones decrease so this communication slows down and the endocrine system does not respond as well to the body's needs. Human growth hormone (HGH) is one of the most important hormones that is affected by aging.

Human Growth hormone (HGH) is a protein-based peptide hormone. It stimulates growth, cell reproduction and regeneration in humans. Growth hormone is synthesized, stored, and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. During youth, ample amounts of GHRH are produced so that the pituitary is able to provide the body with sufficient growth hormone to sustain health, vitality and otherwise normal aspects of form and function. GHRH declines with age causing reduced production and secretion of pituitary HGH and thereby increasing the result of adult growth hormone insufficiency (AGHD).

Human growth hormone is rapidly converted to IGF-1 (Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 or Somatomedin-C) and cannot be easily measured directly. The test for HGH is the measurement of IGF-1 levels. The ideal range of IGF-1 is 200 to 300. AGHD is defined when IGF-1 is below 160 ug/ml.
 

Symptoms of low levels of Growth Hormone:

    * Fatigue - low energy
    * Decreased sense of well-being
    * Decreased muscle mass or strength
    * Decreased blood levels of IGF-1
    * Poor sleep quality
    * Increased body fat
    * Mood swings
    * Difficulty concentrating
    * Lack of drive or desire to exercise
    * Poor healing or weakened immune system


Benefits of Growth Hormone Therapy:

    * Can increase natural production of Growth Hormone
    * Can improve physical performance and increases protein synthesis
    * Can stimulate the immune system
    * Can increase plasma IGF-1
    * Can improve sleep quality
    * Can help decrease body fat
    * Can increase lean muscle mass, strength and endurance
    * Can help reduce liver uptake of glucose
    * Can increase calcium retention, and strengthen and increase the mineralization of bone
    * Can contribute to the maintenance and function of pancreas cells
 

There are two ways to boost levels of HGH in the body. The first is by using a growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) and the second is by using actual HGH.

Sermorelin is a growth hormone secretagogue, or in other words a GHRH (Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone), which means that it stimulates the pituitary gland to produce and secrete HGH. Sermorelin Growth Hormone therapy can increase the volume of human growth hormone (hGH) secreted by the pituitary gland. It is then converted by the liver into IGF-1. The increased amount of IGF-1 in the blood stream results an increase in metabolism and growth of new cells within the body's organs and bones. This treatment is prescribed for unlabeled use in adults to increase lean muscle mass, reduce body fat, increase bone density, enhance the immune system, and strengthen the heart, as well as, other organs of the body. Since the increased volume of human growth hormone is produced by the body's pituitary gland, the body's endocrine system will not allow more growth hormone to be produced by the Sermorelin GH-RH stimulation of the pituitary than the body can safely process within the endocrine self-monitoring system. Its use for adult hormone deficiency is not restricted.

GHRP-6, a growth hormone releasing peptide can be added to Sermorelin, it acts the same as Sermorelin but on different receptors. A combination of both can increase the effectiveness and overall outcome of treatment.

Actual HGH can also be used directly to boost levels of growth hormone. By using actual human growth hormone you bypass the pituitary gland. This allows you to take advantage of the benefits of HGH much sooner with higher doses. Positive results are achieved much quicker with this approach. Commercially available brands we offer are Tev Tropin, Omnitrope and Genotropin.

Studies have shown that the fastest and most effective way to reverse the signs and symptoms of aging, such as decreased libido, lack of energy, weight gain or difficulty losing weight, decreased mental alertness, weakened immune system is to boost your growth hormone levels. To get the best of both worlds therapy can consits of bioidentical HGH injections providing an instant boost of human growth hormone in your body, and Sermorelin prompting your pituitary gland to produce its own human growth hormone to sustain these benefits over the long term. This is a very powerful combination therapy which prevents essentially all of the side effects of HGH therapy alone. Sermorelin and HGH treatment combined provide more of the benefits than available from either program by itself.

How do I get started

Your first step is to call and schedule an appointment at our Tempe location with Dr. Bird, the consultation is free. We will evaluate your current physical condition and help you get back on the road to living life. HGH is replaced only by injection in small amounts daily. Benefits of HGH replacement are gradually achieved over four to six months by restoring growth hormone levels in deficient patients to normal levels. Benefits may continue to increase for up to 18 months or more after beginning therapy. We recognize that those who have low levels of IGF-1 have a deficiency in growth hormone in the body. If you have recent labs showing IGF-1 levels please bring them with you. If you don't we can order them for you. Your health insurance will most likely cover the labs, for those paying cash we use Any Lab Test Now for blood draws, they don't require a doctor's order. The fees associated with blood tests are the patients' responsibilty. Once we know you need therapy we order the Sermorelin or HGH from the pharmacy and it is shipped directly to you. Once you receive it you then make another appointment to come in and go over the instructions for using your product.

Call today to see if Sermorelin GHRP-6 or HGH treatment is right for you. Treatment programs start at $225, FSA & HSA cards accepted!

FAQ

Q: Where are your Sermorelin and growth hormone products made?

A: They are made here in the U.S. at licensed pharmacies. We call in orders to our pharmacies and they ship the product directly to you. You then come back to the office for instructions and the rest of your supplies.

Q: What are the side effects of Sermorelin or HGH?

A: There are very few side effects of Sermorelin or growth homone but some include: redness at the injection site, headache, flushing, hyperactivity and in even rare cases a rash.

Q: How long can I stay on this type of program?

A: There is no specific length of time to be on treatment. Sometimes treatment can range from a few months to indefinitely. This choice is made by the patient and the doctor to maximize the goals and results of treatment.

Q: Which is better Sermorelin or regular growth hormone?

A: It all depends on what you are trying to do. The first thing to do is get your growth hormone level tested. If your goal is to get your pituitary gland to produce more growth hormone on it's own them Sermorelin is probably the route you want to take. If your growth hormone levels are very low then you may want to start with regular growth hormone (Tev Tropin or Omnitrope) to boost them up and then add in Sermorelin later to try and stimulate your body to start producing more of it on its own. Treatment can be customizable.

We serve patients in the Phoenix AZ metro area including Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, Peoria, Glendale, Avondale and Fountain Hills