Vancouver Growth Hormone Optimization
As you age, your growth hormone secretion by the pituitary gland declines. This leads to deterioration of vital pathways and structures. Anti-aging physicians (including Doctor Frame) believe that this can be rectified or reversed with measures to increase growth hormone production and secretion. Scientific studies have shown significant improvement in muscle, fat, bone and skin as well as improved cholestrol levels, mood, libido and general sense of well-being. Growth Hormone is also known as Human Growth Hormone or HGH.
Dr. Frame offers a comprehensive Anti-Aging Medical Examination and treatment program for patients with the following concerns:
- Decreased muscle bulk or strength
- Increased fat
- Decreased energy
- Decreased concentration
- Decreased libido
- Sagging or thinning skin
These criteria may be an indicator of growth hormone deficiency. Optimizing your body's own growth hormone production can reverse many of these features of aging. Lifestyle, supplement and hormone treatments can increase growth hormone levels, however most advertised claims are actually false. Beware of "bait and switch" advertising that makes claims for a product that have not been proven for that product. Any growth hormone optimization plan should include ongoing supervision by an experienced physician trained to evaluate growth hormone deficiency.
A full medical evaluation of growth hormone levels using medical history, physical examination, blood tests and urine analyses can test for key factors present in growth hormone deficiency. Once your HGH levels are shown to be deficient, declining or suboptimal, Dr. Frame can discuss the risks and benefits of HGH optimization or replacement. As with any hormone optimization, a physician trained and experienced in that field must supervise a carefully individualized plan and clinical trial.
Benefits & Risks of Growth Hormone Therapy
Many clinical studies have shown the benefits for HGH replacement for Growth Hormone Deficiency in adults. Some medical reviews have questioned the benefits and highlighted the risks of HGH treatment. Luckily, the risks of HGH are low when carefully used at physiologic levels. Cancer, diabetes and fluid overload side-effects are rarely encountered when HGH is used properly. HGH should only be used to treat deficiency.
Note:
The Anti-Aging Medical & Laser Clinic discourages the use of HGH for performance enhancement or body-building purposes, especially where no HGH deficiency exists.
