How is growth hormone replacement administered?
Growth hormone is administered by a subcutaneous injection usually given daily. Preferred sites for administration include the abdomen, thigh and buttocks. In order to prevent lipoatrophy and localized inflammation, injection sites should be rotated. The dose of growth hormone replacement is gradually increased at 4 to 8 week intervals depending on the individual needs of the patient. IGF-1 levels are monitored periodically as well as evaluation of clinical tolerability, adverse reactions and response to therapy (increased muscle mass, decreased body fat, improved lipid profile, increased energy & exercise capacity and overall improvement in wellbeing.
Growth hormone is administered by a subcutaneous injection usually given daily. Preferred sites for administration include the abdomen, thigh and buttocks. In order to prevent lipoatrophy and localized inflammation, injection sites should be rotated. The dose of growth hormone replacement is gradually increased at 4 to 8 week intervals depending on the individual needs of the patient.
