Human growth hormone (HGH), also known as somatotropin, is a key hormone produced in the pituitary gland that plays a vital role in cell growth, regeneration and reproduction. As we age, HGH production naturally declines, resulting in common deficiency signs like:
When these symptoms become bothersome, HGH replacement therapy may help patients regain their vitality.
HGH injections have been used since the 1980's to treat diagnosed growth hormone deficiency. When administered under medical supervision, HGH offers a variety of benefits:
By addressing declining HGH levels, patients often feel like they are regaining their health and vitality.
HGH therapy utilizes injections of bioidentical human growth hormone to restore youthful levels, thereby addressing associated deficiency symptoms.
Some key facts about HGH injection treatment:
Ongoing lab testing and clinician oversight helps ensure optimal therapy while monitoring for safety.
Since the natural decline of growth hormone occurs slowly over decades, associated deficiency symptoms also emerge progressively and subtly. Patients often chalk up issues like flagging energy, weight gain and diminished sex drive to “normal aging,” failing to recognize the hormone imbalance underlying their complaints.
Additionally, many individuals incorrectly assume that lifestyle measures like improved diet and more exercise are their only recourse. While a healthy lifestyle should always be encouraged, the truth is that growth hormone deficiency requires hormone replacement therapy, not just lifestyle tweaks.
This is why prompt and appropriate testing and diagnosis of declining growth hormone is so crucial. With hormone imbalance verified through blood tests and clinical evaluation, patients can move forward confidently with bioidentical growth hormone injections, knowing that this medical treatment addresses the true source of their complaints.
Too often we see patients who have struggled with frustration for years, trying in vain to “boost their hormones naturally” or “look better with diet and exercise.” And while adjunct lifestyle measures are indeed helpful, they cannot substitute for properly administered hormone injections to balance confirmed deficiencies.
At Equilibrium Hormone Institute Palm Desert, our experienced medical staff prioritizes efficient testing, accurate diagnosis and prompt treatment to help patients regain their vitality as quickly as possible. We find that the sooner treatment is initiated, the faster patients start feeling like their “old selves” again.
Equilibrium Hormone Institute Palm Desert has served the Coachella Valley since 2005 as the leading provider of hormone replacement therapy (HRT), specializing in customized programs like growth hormone and testosterone treatment.
Led by renowned physician Dr. Jane Smith, our experienced medical team leverages the latest diagnostic testing andprotocols to help patients optimize their hormone levels and wellbeing. We offer a full range of men’s and women’s services, including:
Conveniently located in central Palm Desert near El Paseo, our modern clinic provides a comfortable and discreet environment for your care. Our onsite testing lab allows prompt blood draw and biomarker analysis so we can evaluate and track your therapy quickly and easily.
We also offer virtual telemedicine appointments for times when an in-clinic visit isn’t practical.
All HGH therapy programs at Equilibrium Hormone Institute Palm Desert begin with our standard evaluation process:
1. Initial patient history and physical
We gather health information, discuss symptoms, perform an exam, and order key lab tests to assess candidacy.
2. Diagnostic growth hormone blood panel
This specialized test measures insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) and additional biomarkers to identify any growth hormone deficiency.
3. Review findings and finalize treatment plan
If a growth hormone deficiency is verified, we outline the recommended therapy protocol, injection training and follow-up schedule.
4. Initiate individually tailored HGH therapy
Once all program elements are in place, the patient begins daily growth hormone injections using prescribed bioidentical hormone preparations and directed dosage.
Equilibrium Hormone Institute maintains relationships with top compounding pharmacies to ensure prompt hormone medication availability for our patients. Once a treatment plan is finalized, patients can easily access prescribed growth hormone through our affiliated pharmacy service.
Our clinical team closely monitors your therapy progress through regular lab test assessment and follow-up visits. We adjust dosing when needed to maintain optimal hormone balance and help you achieve your wellness goals.
Although controversial, some recent studies suggest HGH therapy may help improve cardiac function and exercise capacity in those with chronic heart failure by stimulating collagen synthesis and cardiac muscle growth. More research is still needed to confirm these preliminary findings.
While growth hormone injections serve as the centerpiece of deficiency treatment, adjunct healthy lifestyle measures can enhance overall results. Patients are encouraged to:
We suggest visiting local fitness centers like Oasis Strength & Conditioning in Palm Desert. Their trainers can tailor exercise programs for those on HRT.
While we offer state-of-the art hormone therapy at Equilibrium Hormone Institute Palm Desert, your lifestyle measures amplify these benefits. Our team stands ready to help you reclaim your health and vitality.
