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It is not hard to learn how to self-administer HGH injections.
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) injections are used to treat patients with growth hormone deficiency (GHD). HGH injections are prescribed on a very individualized basis. There can be some variation in the dosages of the injections prescribed. However, no matter the dosage, the procedure for giving yourself GH injections is basically the same.
All growth hormone injections are some configuration of the prescription drug Somatotropin. HGH is given as a subcutaneous injection, which means that it goes into the fatty tissue just beneath the surface of the skin. The belly or thigh are the most common injection sites.
Please note that genuine growth hormone therapy is only given via injection and only with a doctor’s prescription. HGH is not available in pill form. Any pill, powder, or liquid medication claiming to be HGH or contain HGH or that that can be purchased without a prescription is not an authentic growth hormone.
Do not be intimidated by the idea of having to self-inject a medication. Millions of people give themselves HGH injections safely every day. It is not hard to learn how to give yourself growth hormone injections. Administering a growth hormone injection is not all that different from the insulin injections taken by diabetics.
Your physician, PA, or nurse practitioner will make sure you are thoroughly trained on how to prepare and administer your growth hormone injections.
Learning how to give your self HGH injections is relatively easy.
HGH injections are measured in IU’s. The typical dose of HGH injections for adults diagnosed with GHD is a daily dosage of 1 or 2 IU’s per injection. Injections are usually done late evening to mimic the body’s natural growth hormone secretion cycle. You will typically be asked to do your HGH injections 5 days per week, with two days off.
HGH injections are given much like insulin or any other subcutaneous injections. You will likely receive specific instructions from your doctor or the package insert for your prescription. Always follow your prescriber’s instructions on how to inject your particular dose of HGH. The following should be taken only as an overview of the five basic steps to administering an HGH injection. These steps to injecting HGH should not be taken as specific instructions on how to give yourself an HGH injection.
Gather all the supplies needed for your HGH injection and place them in a clean, sterile staging area. Be sure you are well aware of your prescribed dose of HGH. If you are using the type of HGH injection kit that uses syringes, you will use one syringe and two needles for each injection. One needle will be used to draw the water to reconstitute the growth hormone, and to mix it, the other will be used to administer the actual injection. The tube part of the syringe is graduated, with measurements like a ruler, so you can accurately measure the water to reconstitute the HGH and your dosage. Only use the sterilized water that comes with your kit. DO NOT USE ANY OTHER WATER TO MIX THE GROWTH HORMONE.
Make sure your hands are clean and that you are wearing rubber gloves. Choose a calm, well-lit area to administer your HGH injection. Mix your growth hormone injection to your doctor’s specifications and instructions. Pull back the plunger of the syringe to your desired dose.
Select a site for your HGH injection. The belly is the most common site. However, avoid the area directly around your belly button. Use an alcohol swab to prep the injection site. If you are right-handed, use your left hand to pinch a fold of skin and hold it up, if you are left-handed doing the reverse.
Inject your dose of HGH. In a firm, swift motion, press the needle into the injection site. In a steady push, trying to keep the needle at a 90-degree angle, inject the HGH into the pinched fat bulge.
Remove the needle quickly. DO NOT try to massage the area or rub the HGH in. Once the needle is removed, use another sterile alcohol wipe to hold pressure on the injection site for a minute or so.
HGH injections are the safest and most effective way to treat growth hormone deficiencies or GHD. This includes GHD, which is the result of age-related HGH decline. However, one question that often arises when patients are considering or have been prescribed HGH is whether it is more beneficial to administer HGH injections in the morning or evening.
For most patients, our healthcare practitioners recommend that you take your HGH injections at night just before bed. This way, taking your HGH injection becomes a part of your before-bed ritual. Taking your HGH at night can also be more convenient since just before bed, you tend to be more relaxed and not pressured to take your HGH in the morning when you must prepare for work or do other things to start your day. In addition, there is some evidence that indicates that taking HGH at night can be more effective than in the morning.
For example, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that HGH administration in the evening resulted in a more robust pulsatile release of endogenous HGH during sleep compared to morning injections. This suggests that evening injections better synchronize with the body’s natural secretion patterns.
Growth hormone replacement therapy has many benefits for patients dealing with HGH decline. HGH has been proven to enhance your ability to build muscle mass, promote fat loss, improve sexual performance, and improve overall well-being.
The well-documented benefits of prescription growth hormone injections include:
If you have a fear of needles, be assured that the needles used to administer HGH are quite small. As long as you follow your doctor’s instructions, you should be able to give yourself your HGH shot with little or no pain. Some prescriptions use premeasured auto-pen injectors. These injections are very easy and very quick and can be delivered with little or no pain at all.
If you are experiencing pain on a regular basis, try alternating your injection sites. If discomfort continues, contact your prescriber.
The needles used for HGH injections are relatively small, and HGH injections are virtually painless
As long as you stick to all of your healthcare provider’s instructions and follow the guidelines for the safe administration of your HGH injections presented here, for most patients, the benefits of HGH therapy far outweigh the risks. However, like any drug or medical procedure, injectable HGH has some side effects.
The most common side effects of HGH injections are injection site reactions such as inflammation or infection. These can largely be avoided by following proper sterile procedures and rotating your injection sites. Other potential side effects of HGH injections include:
Again, HGH is FDA-approved for the treatment of GHD and, as such, is generally regarded as safe. If you follow your healthcare provider’s advice, you should get through your course of HGH injections with few, if any, side effects. If you do experience any adverse effects from your injections, they can usually be eliminated by simply adjusting your dose or brand of HGH.
Are There Any Other Things to Consider With HGH Injections?
When learning how to give yourself HGH injections, there are a few other things to consider, such as:
So, now that you know how simple, safe, and easy administering HGH shots can be, why don’t you contact us today and see if growth hormone therapy is right for you?
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