Growth Hormone
Therapy
At Vita Nova Aesthetics and Hormone Replacement, we offer the most comprehensive hormone replacement therapy in San Antonio. Unlike many Hormone Replacement Clinics, our clinic is 100% Physician managed. Whether you need Testosterone Replacement, Women's BHRT or Growth Hormone Therapy, your care will be under the supervision of an ABIM Board-Certified Physician, who will customize an individualized hormone replacement therapy specifically made to meet your individual goals
Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy
Growth Hormone or HGH how it is commonly known, is one of the most important regulatory hormones produced in the human body. Produced in the anterior pituitary gland via stimulation from Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone, which is produced in the Hypothalamus, HGH plays a major role in multiple metabolic processes including carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism as well as indirect effect on the growth of cartilage, muscle and bone via its stimulation on the liver to produce IGF-1 which stimulates amino acid uptake and protein synthesis in muscle and other tissues like bone and cartilage leading to subsequent tissue growth. Additionally, HGH has been known to have effect on the Central Nervous System and skin.
Onsite and Take-home treatment options Starting at $250/month
Ask one of our friendly staff members for more information to determine which treatment option better suits your needs
What is Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency (AGHD)?
Like most hormones naturally produced in the human body, HGH production begins to decline during early adulthood. Although there are well known external factors that can influence HGH levels such as poor sleep, stress, poor diet and lack of exercise or physical activity, it is understood that most adults will produce 50% less HGH by their mid 30’s and early 40’s
Common symptoms of Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency include:
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Decreased muscle mass
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Decreased bone density
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Impaired cardiac function
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Decreased insulin sensitivity
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Decrease is skin elasticity
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Fatigue
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Increase fat deposits
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Poor memory
You wake up one day and suddenly realized that your youth is behind you, even though your still young at heart
Growth Hormone Replacement Therapy:
The cost of treatment for AGHD used to be prohibitive due to the high cost of recombinant Growth Hormone. Today, the cost of treatment is only about 10% of what it was in the early 2000’s due to the development of other treatment option like Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH).
Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) like the name suggest, acts directly on the pituitary gland to signal release and increase circulating HGH levels with studies showing a 2-10 fold increase.
Unlike treatment with HGH, therapy with GHRH and GHRP does not cause supra-physiologic levels of circulating Growth Hormone and IGF-1 levels requiring less frequent monitoring and having a decreased risk of adverse side effects.
Benefits of Growth Hormone (HGH) Replacement Therapy:
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Reduced body fat and increases lean muscle mass
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Improved bone strength and density
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Healthier blood cholesterol levels
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Lower blood pressure for a healthier cardiovascular system
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Boosted immune system
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Faster wound healing
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Enhanced kidney function for more efficient waste elimination
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Increased energy and mental clarity
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Increased libido and improves sexual function
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Improved hair health
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Reduced appearance of wrinkles
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Enhanced skin elasticity, tone and texture
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Women's BHRT
Growth Hormone Therapy