Growth hormone, produced by the pituitary gland, plays a vital role during childhood development and continues to have important functions throughout life. When the pituitary gland does not produce adequate amounts of growth hormone, it leads to a condition called growth hormone deficiency (GHD).
Symptoms of low growth hormone often first appear during childhood and can include:
However, the signs of growth hormone deficiency may be more subtle in adults. Adults with GHD may struggle with low energy levels, decreased bone density, impaired cardiac function, and an overall poorer quality of life.
Fortunately, growth hormone deficiency is treatable through growth hormone replacement therapy. Getting an accurate diagnosis is the first step. At Optimum Hormone Solutions, our experts use a detailed health analysis and cutting-edge lab testing to determine if adult growth hormone deficiency could be impacting your vitality.
If low growth hormone is detected, HGH injections may be prescribed to restore optimal functioning. When administered properly under medical supervision, growth hormone therapy is very safe and side effects are minimal. Most patients report increased energy, improved body composition, enhanced exercise capacity, healthier cholesterol levels, better sleep, and an all-around greater sense of health and wellbeing.
Optimum Hormone Solutions utilizes the latest growth hormone protocols to help patients recover their vitality. Schedule a consultation today to see if hormone optimization is right for you.
Now back to discussing the causes and impacts of growth hormone deficiency...
The reasons for reduced growth hormone production can vary. In children, it may arise from congenital diseases or genetic mutations affecting the pituitary gland. Traumatic brain injuries, tumors, radiation treatment, and other types of pituitary damage can also initiate growth hormone deficiency.
In adults, the most common cause is damage to the pituitary from a tumor or surgical treatment of a tumor. However, even without direct trauma, the pituitary's growth hormone production slowly declines with age in many people. By the time we reach our 60s and 70s, significant drops in HGH levels are common.
This age-related decline in growth hormone helps explain why many aspects of vitality slip as we get older. The robust energy, strong muscles, optimal body composition, and other benefits delivered by HGH diminish. Replenishing growth hormone through medications like Genotropin, Humatrope, or Norditropin offers a way to restore more youthful functioning.
By diagnosing and addressing low growth hormone, we can enjoy greater health and wellness at any age. If you're dealing with inexplicable fatigue, muscle loss, flagging libido, or other unresolved symptoms, I encourage you to reach out to Optimum Hormone Solutions or a qualified hormone health practitioner in your area. Proper testing and treatment could hold the key to reclaiming your vitality!