Human growth hormone (HGH) is crucial for growth, cell regeneration, muscle and bone strength. As we age, HGH levels naturally decline, leading to undesirable effects like weight gain, loss of strength and stamina, mood changes and reduced immunity. HGH deficiency signs include increased body fat, muscle loss, fatigue, poor sleep, anxiety, joint pain and thinning hair.
Getting tested can confirm if you have clinically low HGH levels. Testing typically involves a blood draw which measures your IGF-1 and IGFBP-3 levels. These provide an accurate measurement of your growth hormone levels over time. If levels are below normal, HGH therapy may help alleviate deficiency symptoms and improve your health and vitality.
Restoring growth hormone with bioidentical HGH injections can provide transformative benefits:
HGH stimulates protein production and utilization of fatty acids, allowing your body to add lean muscle mass. This leads to significant gains in strength and exercise capacity.
Growth hormone plays an essential role in the breakdown and utilization of fat for energy. HGH therapy allows your body to tap into fat stores more efficiently leading to safe, sustainable weight and body fat loss.
HGH enhances calcium retention and bone formation. Those with osteopenia or osteoporosis may see improved bone mineral density scores after several months of treatment.
By spurring cell regeneration and collagen production, HGH rejuvenates skin and strengthens hair follicles. Skin becomes thicker with improved texture and radiance while hair grows in thicker and fuller.
Growth hormone supports immune cell function and thymus gland efficiency. HGH therapy can strengthen immune defenses leading to reduced illness and infection rates.
HGH boosts muscle strength, cardiovascular function and oxygen uptake - key factors allowing you to exercise longer and recover faster. Whether you’re an athlete looking to improve performance or someone who wants more energy to be active, HGH can help.
HGH enhances neurotransmitter function and protects against cell damage in the brain. Those undergoing treatment often report improved mood, motivation and ability to focus.
Growth hormone is secreted in pulses while you sleep. HGH therapy can help normalize sleep-wake cycles leading to deeper, more restorative sleep.
Age-related HGH decline is linked to higher risks of frailty, disease and mortality. Optimizing levels with HGH therapy helps mitigate many effects of aging so you can enjoy an active, healthy later life.
We don’t take a “one-size fits all” approach at Butterfly Hormone Center. Our practitioners personalize your dosage, schedule and accompanying therapies to match your hormone levels, health status and wellness goals. This ensures optimal results from treatment.
After an initial teach session, you can self-administer daily HGH injections at home. This saves you frequent trips to the clinic. We provide all needed supplies and our staff is always available to answer questions.
You’ll have regularly scheduled check-ins and blood tests to monitor your progress and adjust protocols as needed. We take a team approach, collaborating with your other healthcare providers for continuity of care.
In addition to growth hormone, we offer testosterone, thyroid, peptide and other regeneration therapies. Our innovative protocols leverage synergies between hormones and peptides to restore function, enhance performance and slow aging.
We only use regulated, pharmacy-grade HGH from the most trusted brands like Genotropin, Humatrope and Norditropin. You can feel confident our products are safe, sterile and properly dosed.
Age-related HGH decline is a gradual process, with deficiency symptoms worsening over months and years. This can lead to significant muscle loss before treatment begins.
Research shows the benefits of HGH therapy are enhanced when treatment starts earlier at onset of deficiency. Muscles not atrophied can regain strength and size much quicker. Immune function, bone density and cholesterol levels also respond better.
If you are starting to feel the effects of low HGH levels like added body fat, fatigue or loss of strength, don’t delay. Get tested and start therapy so you can take advantage of faster, more pronounced benefits. Protect your fitness, health and quality of life by taking action at the first signs of deficiency.
While often associated with athletic performance enhancement, HGH therapy was originally developed in 1985 to treat growth hormone deficiency in children. It was later approved for other hormone-related conditions in adults, becoming more widely used over time.
Those with clinically low HGH levels are good candidates for hormone replacement therapy. Here is a general overview of starting treatment:
At your first appointment, our practitioners will review your symptoms, medical history and hormone blood tests. We’ll provide information about HGH therapy, explain potential benefits based on your goals and develop an initial treatment plan customized for your needs.
If you don’t already have recent lab testing showingdeficient HGH levels, we’ll order bloodwork which includes IGF-1 and IGFBP-3. These provide accurate baseline measurements so we can properly calibrate your dosage once treatment begins.
Your initial injections will be administered in-clinic so we can educate you on proper injection techniques, site rotation and what to expect. Most report only mild pinch or pressure at injection. We’ll monitor you for 30 minutes after your first injections per our standard protocol.
After starting therapy, you’ll give yourself a short subcutaneous HGH injection daily. We provide easy-to-use pens, needles and syllables for home use. With practice, injections take just a minute or two. Timing isn’t critical - take it when convenient. Our staff is available by phone if questions arise.
You’ll have follow-up blood tests after 4-6 weeks of treatment to check IGF-1 levels. We’ll adjust dosing if needed to keep you in optimal range. Routine testing and checkups continue every 4-6 months to ensure healthy levels long-term.
While HGH therapy provides tremendous direct benefits, you can enhance and accelerate results by optimizing lifestyle factors like diet, activity levels, sleep and stress management.
Calorie reduction and nutrient-dense whole foods high in antioxidants supercharge HGH’s anti-aging effects. High intensity interval training ignites fat burning, triggers HGH release and builds lean mass. Prioritizing sleep gives your pituitary gland ample time to secrete essential growth hormone pulses overnight. Mastering stress through yoga, meditation or nature walks moderates cortisol so you maintain higher baseline HGH.
When combined with a healthy lifestyle, HGH therapy can help you achieve transformational improvements in body composition, vitality, immunity and overall wellbeing. Our clinicians provide personalized guidance so you get the most out of treatment.
San Francisco offers abundant health resources to support your HGH therapy process. Here are a few establishments our patients have found valuable:
This local lab makes hormone and biomarkers testing quick and convenient so you can track treatment efficacy.
An affordable gym downtown to build strength and cardio with group classes, weights and cardio machines.
Meal prep service delivering delicious, nutritionist-designed meals to boost energy and fat loss.
SoMa therapists help clients reduce anxiety/depression and improve work-life balance.
If you’re experiencing low energy, trouble losing weight or other HGH deficiency symptoms, don’t delay. Get tested and start therapy to alleviate frustration and protect long term health.
Butterfly Hormone Center’ personalized approach, innovative therapies and supportive team aim get you results quickly and safely. With treatment, most patients report feeling 10-20 years younger within months.
Schedule a consultation to learn about HGH options tailored to your unique health status and wellness vision. Our goal is helping you Look Better, Feel Stronger and Live Younger starting today!
