Testosterone Replacement and HGH Therapy in Los Angeles

Forms of HGH Therapy

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If you’re not familiar with HGH therapy, it is important to understand that it can come in different forms. A quick Google search might tell you HGH can come as pills, powders, or injections. In all reality, injections are the only safe, effective, and FDA approved form of HGH therapy. Both the FDA and FTC have issued warnings to the public about over-the-counter HGH supplements.

The FDA has approved two types of injectables for HGH therapy. One is called recombinant HGH (rHGH) and the others are growth hormone-releasing peptides (GHRP). rHGH has been shown to have side-effects, so it is important to discuss the potential side-effects with your prescribing physician. These side-effects are related to the fact that rHGH has a very small window of activity. Our body breaks it down very quickly. As a result, it is much more difficult to dose. For this reason, your Los Angeles Ehormones physician will only be using GHRP as a form of HGH therapy.

These compounds, which are small peptides, stimulate the production of growth hormones from your pituitary. This means GHRP can produce a longer effect and finding the right dose is easier.

The GHRPs prescribed by Ehormones MD are Ipamorelin and Ibutamoren. Both of these peptides produce fantastic results with very little side-effects.

 

Risks Associated with HGH Therapy

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When you start an HGH Therapy Program with one of our Los Angeles Ehormones MD physicians, you are being treated by the best of the best. You should still be aware of potential side-effects and alert your doctor if you notice sudden changes. The best way to mitigate any potential side-effects is to follow the treatment guidelines and do your routine follow-ups. Negative side-effects of HGH therapy are more often than not experienced when someone takes entirely too much of the medication. Nonetheless, potential side effects may include:

• Swelling and/or Water Retention
• Joint Pain
• Headaches
• Blood Sugar Imbalances
• Acromegaly (overgrowth of the bones)

Some health conditions may also be contraindicated for HGH Therapy. This means you may not be a good candidate for HGH Therapy if you have one, or more of the following conditions:

• Tumors
• Cancer
• Serious Illness
• Breathing Problems

Make sure to let your Los Angeles Ehormones MD physician know if you have any of the above conditions. There may be other options available for you.

What is Testosterone Therapy?

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Testosterone is the hormone most people think about when it comes to what makes a man a man. In fact, testosterone is important for both men and women. The anabolic hormone is responsible for signaling growth. Men over the age of 30 will often notice a drop in their testosterone every year. Testosterone Therapy addresses that decline and brings you back to normal ranges.

Testosterone therapy or testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) can be as simple as boosting your testosterone with an injection or more involved with an injection and ancillary medications. The only way to find out the right treatment for your unique metabolic profile is through testing.

Once you have had your testing done and met with your Los Angeles Ehormones MD testosterone therapy physician your protocol can be customed tailored. Your consultation and lab results will let your physician know the dose you need to take, how frequently you need to take it, and if anything else is needed.

One of the most common medications given alongside testosterone therapy is an aromatase inhibitor. The medication works by blocking an enzyme called aromatase. These medications are designed to prevent the conversion of testosterone into estrogen.

Once you begin your testosterone therapy with Ehormones MD Los Angeles, you are required to schedule regular follow-ups. During these follow-ups, more labs will be done and reviewed by your physician. By sticking to this process, we can maximize your results while minimizing any potential side-effects.