Human Growth Hormone Testosterone Therapy
Hormone replacement therapy is a popular treatment that reverses the negative effects of diminishing hormone levels. This therapy treats testosterone deficiencies in men and menopausal symptoms in women and also aims to slow the natural aging process.
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Facts
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From 4 to 5 million American men suffer from low testosterone levels, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Normal levels of testosterone vary from person to person, but according to Jon Kaiser, M.D., a man's optimal range is between 500 and 1000 ng/dl and a woman's is between 50 to 100 ng/dl.
Testosterone is a growth hormone produced in the testes (men), and in the ovaries and adrenal glands (women). It is a vital hormone that aids in puberty and adult growth. Testosterone regulates strength, fat distribution, bone density, muscle mass and production of red blood cells. AAGHealth.com says that your hormones don't decline because you age---you age because your hormones decline.
Conventional human growth hormone, or HGH, testosterone therapy provides synthetic supplements to augment testosterone production. However, its long-term benefits on aging are not yet ascertained.
Men
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Andropause, or "male menopause," is the change in physical and psychological conditions associated with aging. This is the decline in natural testosterone production that starts from age 25. Abnormal testosterone levels during andropause can be a serious health problem requiring medical attention.
Ordinarily, low testosterone in men can appear as symptoms associated with normal aging: increased weight gain, poor muscle tone, low sex drive and poor sleep.
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Women
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The ovaries stop producing estrogen and progesterone hormones after menopause. These are important hormones in pregnancy and menstruation and for women's overall physiology. The HGH supplements help to control post-menopausal problems. They prevent or slow osteoporosis and elevated hot flushes and vaginal dryness. Postmenopausal women benefit from HGH testosterone from increased libido.
Hormone Therapy
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HGH testosterone therapy is actually two different hormone therapies. They are used in combination to provide optimal benefit. The HGH is the chief anti-aging hormone while the testosterone is the performance hormone.
HGH therapy promotes growth of bones and ligaments; maintains bone density and tissue growth in hair, skin and nails; regulates immune functions; and supports routine maintenance, repair and ability to fight disease and regenerate damaged tissues.
In addition to testosterone's benefits for your sex drive, it also promotes cognitive ability, reduces fat and increases muscle mass. This hormone maintains the youthful vigor that diminishes with aging.
Application
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HGH and testosterone are taken in several forms: injections, creams, gels, tablets and pellets. The interval varies from hours to weeks to, in some cases, as infrequently as every month. Consult your doctor for the correct treatment method and interval.
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