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What to Expect From HGH
DIR By: Road2HardCoreIron
Date: October 19, 2022, 2:39 pm
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Timeline of HGH Therapy Results: What to Expect in 1-6 Months
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What to Expect in 1-6 Months
Timeline of HGH Therapy Results: What to Expect in 1-6 Months
Learn about HGH
Written by Dr. Dimitar Marinov
July 21, 2022
Human growth hormone (HGH) therapy has been in use as a
treatment for medical conditions since the 1950s.
Ever since, numerous studies have reported therapeutic results
such as fat loss, muscle gain, lower cholesterol, and even
reduced risk for bone fractures.
Our patients also report higher energy levels, improved mood,
better sleep, and a boost in motivation.
The majority of these results occur 1-6 months after starting
HGH therapy
Yet, the internet is also full of disinformation which has led
to unrealistic expectations in some patients.
Contrary to popular beliefs HGH therapy does not reverse aging
and there is no evidence to support such claims.
In reality, patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD) are
the ones who will make the most from the treatment. Besides, the
therapy has not consistently shown benefits for healthy people
and HGH is illegal when used without a medical prescription.
What to expect when starting HGH?
HGH therapy can alleviate all your GHD symptoms and improve your
quality of life by restoring the hormonal balance in the body.
Injecting HGH is the only reliable method to raise your serum GH
levels back to normal references.
It takes only several minutes after administration for the serum
GH levels to raise. Yet, it takes months until all GHD symptoms
disappear. Throughout the process, you should stay aware of the
benefits and possible side effects of the therapy.
Scientifically proven health benefits of HGH therapy
When prescribed by a medical doctor, the main benefit of growth
hormone is reversing the symptoms of GHD.
One of the first noticeable benefits reported by our patients is
abdominal fat loss. This is the adipose area affected the most
by the fat-burning effects of growth hormone.
Growth hormone works by triggering lipolysis, a process that
mobilizes fatty acids and causes your adipose cells to shrink.
You can track your fat loss progress by regularly measuring your
waist circumference.
HGH improves body composition
Furthermore, growth hormone increases muscle size by stimulating
the production of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) which is
a potent anabolic hormone. Also, HGH therapy improves energy
levels and quality of life in patients with GHD.
HGH improves muscle strength
Similar to the effects on muscle, growth hormone is also
anabolic for your bone tissues which increases your bone mineral
density and reduces the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
If you have a medical history of osteoporosis, your doctor will
monitor the changes in your bone density. If the effect of HGH
therapy is insufficient, you may require additional treatment to
reduce your risk of bone fractures.
HGH improves BMD and BMC
Guidelines also reveal that the treatment can restore the normal
activity of cholesterol receptors in your body and improve your
lipid profile. If untreated, up to 45% of GHD patients
experience high cholesterol which can speed up atherosclerosis.
Trials also report significant improvement in mood, attention,
and cognition after HGH therapy in GHD.
How quickly will you notice HGH results?
You will have to wait at least a month until you notice your
first results from HGH therapy.
The initial benefits may occur during the 2nd or 3rd month and
the majority of them will continue improving for over a year.
1st month – IGF-1 increases but there will be no noticeable
benefits
2nd month – first changes in body composition including a
reduction in body fat as well as an increase in lean mass and
performance
3rd month – further improvements in body composition as well as
better sleep
4th month – mood and psychological symptoms improve
5th month – body composition benefits reach their maximum;
significant improvements in lipid status
6th month – bone mass increases
Usually, all benefits except bone mineral density reach their
maximum after 1 year of treatment. It takes 2-3 years of HGH
therapy until bone mass also reaches its peak.
HGH Results at 5th month
Keep in mind that there can be huge variability amongst
different individuals so your progress may not exactly follow
this specific timeline.
For example, studies report that younger individuals and
especially women may require higher doses which are usually
achieved later on during the treatment. Therefore, some of the
benefits may occur slower than expected.
More on the topic: How long does HGH stay in your system?
If there are no benefits for more than 6 months of HGH therapy
then your doctor should reevaluate your diagnosis and assess
your adherence to the treatment.
How to get the best results from HGH treatment
Currently, the only way to get results safely and efficiently
from HGH therapy is to take it under medical supervision.
How to Get the Best Results from HGH
You should always consult with your endocrinologist first if you
have any questions on how to inject growth hormone, what should
be your dosage, etc.
You can speed up your results from GH by increasing the dosage
but you will be much more likely to experience side effects. The
most common adverse reaction includes signs of water retention
such as edemas, carpal tunnel syndrome, headache, and joint
pain.
Adverse reactions are also stronger with higher doses. Therefore
never change your dosage before consulting with your doctor. If
you have noticed any adverse reactions during therapy then make
sure to notify your endocrinologist as soon as possible.
For best results, you can combine your HGH therapy with
lifestyle changes. Improving your diet, adding exercise to your
routine, and losing weight if you are overweight can
significantly reduce your risks of side effects.
For example, HGH therapy leads to transitory water retention by
increasing sodium retention and insulin levels in your body.
Thus, reducing your intake of simple sugars and foods with added
salt may help ease these effects.
Instead, you should focus on consuming foods rich in potassium
and magnesium such as leafy vegetables, legumes, and fresh
fruits like avocados and bananas.
Furthermore, losing weight (if overweight) and exercising
regularly can help your body maintain higher insulin
sensitivity. This will reduce the risk of developing insulin
resistance during your treatment and improve your overall
health.
Recommendations from our doctors to get the best HGH results
How to get the best results from HGH therapy
Purchase FDA-approved injections. Buying FDA-approved brands of
GH is the only way to guarantee that you are injecting yourself
with a safe and genuine product. They are available from
licensed US pharmacies that require a medical prescription.
Start with a lower dose. It is best to start your treatment with
a lower dose in order to minimize the risk of side effects. The
standard recommended starting dose is 0.2 mg (0.6 IU) per day.
Increase your dose slowly and gradually. Your dose can be
increased by 0.1 – 0.2 mg (0.3 – 0.6 IU) every 4-8 weeks until
you reach an optimal therapeutic effect. Monitor yourself for
any side effects such as water retention and notify your doctor
immediately.
Inject HGH subcutaneously. Usually, subcutaneous administration
is the preferred method. It leads to more physiological changes
in GH levels in the blood compared to other forms of injections.
Inject medication before bed. Taking GH right before sleep will
mimic the physiological rhythm of natural GH synthesis.
Inject HGH in the area of your abdomen. The abdominal area is
usually the most painless and convenient region for injection.
Besides, it may lead to a higher release of GH compared to other
injection sites.
Rotate your injection sites. Make sure to rotate your injection
sites in order to prevent lipoatrophy. That is a localized loss
of fat which results in a dent in the skin due to repeated
subcutaneous injections in the same spot.
Store your HGH properly. Most injections must be stored in a
refrigerator and remain viable for up to 4 weeks after first
use. For more detailed information you should check our guide on
how to inject HGH.
Is there a difference in results between HGH brands?
There are several FDA-approved brands of growth hormone
injections in the US. The ones with the largest market share
include Norditropin, Genotropin, Saizen, and Humatrope.
All of these brands contain a recombinant form of HGH, called
somatropin, which has an identical 191-amino acid structure to
the natural growth hormone.
Therefore, they have equal effectiveness when it comes to
treating the symptoms of GHD. The expected timeline of the
benefits is also similar and depends on the dosage.
Yet, some brands of HGH injections may be more convenient for
use than others. For example, Norditropin and Genotropin are
available only as auto-injector pens which means they do not
require a standard needle and syringe for subcutaneous
injection.
Furthermore, Norditropin FlexPro Pen comes prefilled and
preloaded to make it simple and easy to use, but it can’t be
refilled.
The pen uses thinner and shorter needles, which are hidden from
eyesight by a shield. This makes them more suitable for patients
who are afraid of needles and injections.
On the other hand, Saizen and Humatrope are available in vials
that require reconstitution before use. Once reconstituted into
a liquid, the medication must be injected using a regular needle
and syringe.
This form is more affordable but also more complicated to use.
Furthermore, a larger percentage of medication goes to waste
during the injection process. Saizen and Humatrope offer
auto-injector devices as well.
What results to expect from other forms of HGH?
Apart from medically approved GH, you may also stumble upon
products labeled as natural forms of therapy to increase your
growth hormone levels.
Most common examples include over-the-counter (OTC) HGH
boosters, herbal supplements, gels, etc.
Yet, none of these options contains growth hormone, which is why
they are available OTC. Even if they did, they would be
ineffective. That’s because GH can’t get effectively absorbed
through the skin and it gets destroyed in the digestive system.
Instead, the majority of these products, such as SeroVital
contain combinations of amino acids and/or herbs that are
supposed to stimulate the natural production of growth hormone
by the pituitary gland in your brain.
Natural stimulation is ineffective for patients with GHD since
the cause of the condition itself is the inability of the gland
to produce HGH regardless of stimuli.
Trials in healthy individuals report that supplementation with
amino acids is also largely ineffective in boosting natural GH
production. Even if some studies report an increase in growth
hormone, the effect is extremely short-lived.
A much more effective set of methods to boost the natural GH
synthesis in healthy individuals is a lifestyle change.
Research is conclusive that losing body fat, regular
high-intensity exercise, and quality sleep are the best methods
to naturally improve your GH levels.
Certain medications may also increase your natural GH synthesis.
For example, another hormonal therapy – testosterone replacement
therapy (TRT) is shown by studies to increase both peaks and
mean growth hormone levels.
Furthermore, a combination of TRT and HGH therapy leads to
higher muscle-building and fat-burning effects compared to
either therapy alone.
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Re: What to Expect From HGH
DIR By: Tomas Payne
Date: October 19, 2022, 11:32 pm
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Is Humantrope still being manufactured? Used to get 50IU
bottles but later was told they were discontinued.
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Re: What to Expect From HGH
DIR By: Road2HardCoreIron
Date: October 20, 2022, 1:45 am
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Welcome mate. Yes. It's still around. 72iu and I think 16 iu.
Ayellow and purple box. Made by Lilly.
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Re: What to Expect From HGH
DIR By: Road2HardCoreIron
Date: October 20, 2022, 5:12 am
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Humatrope, currently coming from Turkey, Poland, and a few other
countries.
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Re: What to Expect From HGH
DIR By: Tomas Payne
Date: December 11, 2022, 11:43 am
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I used to get it from Mexico, they were 5mL (50IU) bottles.
#Post#: 1939--------------------------------------------------
Re: What to Expect From HGH
DIR By: Road2HardCoreIron
Date: December 11, 2022, 11:49 am
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I've only seen the ones from UK.
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