Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Hormone Deficiency, Andropause and Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Question: How much do hormones decline?

Answer: Everyone is different, so the following are approximations of where you might be physiologically:

Testosterone: ng/dl (blood analysis we provide)

Age 20 to 30: 800-1000 range

Most men report they were at their peak of the physical strength and quality of life in their late 20's and early 30's, when they were in the 700 to 800 range. Results vary.

Age 30 to 40: 400-700 range

Age 40 to 50: 300-400 range

Age 50 to 60: 200-300 range

Human Growth Hormone: IGF-1 ng/dl

Age 20 to 30: 300-400

Most men report they were at their peak of the physical strength and quality of life in their late 20's and early 30's, when they were in the approx. 300 range. Results Vary.

Age 30 to 40: 250-300

Age 40 to 50: 175-200

Age 50 to 60: 100-150

DHEA ug/dl

Age 20 to 30: 400-500

Age 30 to 40: 350-400

Age 40 to 50: 200-350

Age 50 to 60: 50-200

The Why of Hormone Replacement Therapy?

We replace hormones to levels that existed in your body when you were at a younger healthier age. Since declining hormones cause us to age and our bodies to "fall apart", it is logical that replacing those hormones would positively affect our body and physiological age - and over 100,000+ people world wide who have gone on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) programs and protocols and can attest to this fact. Including all the thousands of medical and scientific research trials which have confirmed overwhelmingly that properly administered doctor monitored HRT programs have slowed down and even reversed the aging process in 95% of the people on doctor monitored HRT programs, HGH Therapy and Testosterone Therapy.

Anywhere in the United States!

We have a network of board certified physicians and nurse practitioners across the U.S., where you can go to their offices or they will come to your home or place of business ("house call") and perform a physical exam and blood draw.  Best of all, in one single convenient appointment!

How are the hormones replaced?

Testosterone is replaced using either an injection or a topical cream or gel (testosterone) formulated in strength and dose to your specific needs and then is self applied to the surface of the skin in the morning and evening - depending on the protocol. Growth hormone is taken by daily injection(s). We show you how to do it, we explain It both verbally, in written format and with easy to use step by step videos that break it down so it is easy and painless.

Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Work?

Yes 95% of the time, if you follow the HRT Therapy program closely including maintaining a healthy diet, stretching and exercise program - and don't use body builder doses you will get fantastic results in a 6 month to 1 year program. Remember HRT is not a "magic bullet", it is medical science at its best. It is board certified doctors using sophisticated lab tests and treatment protocols to produce life-altering results which will re-invent your quality of life and longevity.

What are the Costs of a Hormone Replacement Therapy Program?

There is no way to predetermine the cost as each therapy is structured around a patients paricular and specific needs. This is based on the results of the blood work, physical exam, medical questionaire and the short, mid and long term goals of the patient. We have a long standing reputation of honesty and integrity and use only board certified Doctors that will help each patient achieve his or her goals. In general complete testosterone & HCG replacement therapies can run up to $250 a month and HGH programs can frun $400 to $800 a month.

Do I have to come to your medical center in Florida to get treatment?

Although we would like you to come to our state of the art facility, we do not require you to come, because we have a network of physicians across the united states who can give you the pre-requisite physical exam and bloodwork draw for analysis. We do our testing through LabCorp, which has blood-drawing stations conveniently located across the U.S.A. As stated above, we also have physician affiliates conveniently located in every part of the country to give you the required physical exam - and the best part?

You get your physical exam and blood drawn in one single convenient appointment! It's that easy and simple!

How much hormone(s) will I take?

The doctor will prescribe whatever amount it takes to get your hormone levels to a point that you are achieving medical results. The idea is not too much and not too little. With too much you can get side effects after a while and with too little you wont get results. After 22 years of experience, our doctor has a scientific and quantitative data behind his recommended doses, along with data, information and results from a network of doctors across the united states from the A4M. Best results typically will be the upper end of the normal and long term safe range as shown in lab tests.

What results can I expect?

Everyone is unique and different but generally you can expect:

General Benefits Include

HGH - What results to expect.

Everyone is different, but generally after a complete six month therapy program you can expect significant results in your apperance, performance and well beign:

1st Month:
Increase in mental sharpness, enthusiasm for life and an elimination of a mild to moderate depression. More energy, better results from exercise and weight control efforts. Better sleep.

2nd Month:
Improved muscle tone, enhanced sexual function, improvement in nail growth, improvement in skin tone, better digestion, increased strength and weight loss. Improved hair growth-thickening of hair with a shiny and healthy appearance.

3rd Month:
Mental processes improve, including desire to do and complete projects, increased muscle size, especially if the individual works out, hair growth, reduction in post menstrual symptoms in women, increased sexual desire, greater body flexibility.

4th Month:
Same as 3rd Month: Generally most improvements are heightened and more consistent.

5th Month:
Impressive weight loss, reduction of inches, since fat is reduced and muscle tissue is increased, toned improvement to skin texture, reduced appearance of wrinkles, Vast improvements of hair growth.

6th Month:
This is a rather significant stage since cellulite greatly diminishes, body is more contoured, eyesight is greatly improved, stronger resistance to colds, flu, and other illnesses, some pain and soreness will disappear, old wounds have healed or are healing, excellent exercise tolerance, grayed hair begins to return to natural color, medical test show a reduction in cholesterol (LDL) and triglycerides, blood pressure normalizes, heart rate improves, some conditions due to disease vanish or are diminished and immune system improves.

Is Hormone Replacement Therapy safe?

There are numerous studies that have come out over the past 12 months that have attested to the safety of natural hormone replacement for men and women. We use only bio-identical (genetically identical) hormones in our therapy. i.e. hormones equal in molecular structure to what the body produces naturally - the results are fantastic for 95%+ of the people who take their programs seriously.

Are there side effects to Natural Bio-Identical Hormones?

If hormone replacement therapy is done properly with proper doses in a doctor monitored program there are typically no negative side effects because these are bio-identical hormones, not synthetic or man made substances. Only when high doses over time are used do side effects typically occur. You should get your bloodwork redone every 6 months to closely monitor the results of your HRT program and it enables the doctor to make adjustments.

What are the goals (also the benefits) of an HGH Therapy Program?

Reverse the effects of aging

Reverse muscle wasting

Reduction in Weight and body fat after six months, without dieting

I ncrease in lean muscle after six months, without exercise, with exercise significantly improve lean muscle mass.

Increase energy level, endurance and exercise capacity

Increase cardiac output

Reduce stress and enhances immune system

A ccelerate wound healing and skin regeneration

Improve memory retention and cognitive functions

Increase recovery from injury

Improve vision

Achieve a younger, tighter, thicker skin

Improve kidney function

Reverse osteoporosis Improve sleep

When should I think about replacing hormones?

In the typical man, hormones start to decline significantly in the mid to late twenties. By age 30 to 35 hormones decline rapidly and are sufficient that symptoms of deficiency maybe evident. The best time to start replacing hormones is between age 35 and 40. However it is never too late. We have men in their 90's that have found a new life!

Do I have to replace all hormones i.e. testosterone, growth hormone?

Hormones may be replaced separately or in any combination.

All the latest research is showing the best results are obtained from taking a combination of hormones in harmony, not in single islands, but synergistically together. We like to say there is a 1+1 = 5 relationship when all hormones are replaced together synergistically.

Concerning HGH, we understand the cost limitation on growth hormone - the potential benefits far out-weigh the cost as you can not put a price on re-inventing your quality of life and longevity. How does one put a price on living with youthful vitality.

How long must I commit to hormone replacement?

The commitment should last as long as you want the results, however, your commitment to a healthy diet, exercise, and life style should be life long. We are now at the point in modern medical history, where each breakthrough in longevity gives us enough time to survive for the next breathrough to become available, and each major breathrough will significantly improve the quality of life, geometrically.

HRT is adding 10 to 20 years to the human life span, not just length, but more specifically the additional length is with a high quality of life. Quality of life for many is more important than length of life, HRT programs provide both quality of life and longevity.

After HRT, comes stem cell therapy and gene therapy, then human genetic engineering, then post human and transhuman science. Commit to HRT until the human genetic engineering revolution goes mainstream, estimated time 20 to 25 years.

The human life span since the dawn of human civilization hovered around 35 to 45 years, in the last century the human life span nearly doubled to the 75 to 80 years range, HRT will extend human life span 10 to 20 years, long enough hopefully for the next breakthrough in medical science genetherapy and stem cell therapy, which should theoretically extend human life span and quality of life 20 to 30 years, long enough for human genetic engineering which could potentially double human life span, the next break throughs will extend the quality and length of human life geometrically.

Will hormone replacement cause my natural hormone production to decline?

Cycling of hormones is designed to minimize the possibility of a decline in your natural hormone production. Cycling is taking time off from hormone replacement. When outside hormones are introduced into the body, the gland producing that hormone senses that the body has an adequate supply of the hormone and does not need to work as hard. Cycling is mandatory for human growth hormone and for men under 45 on testosterone.

Will hormone therapy help sexual dysfunction?

Sexual dysfunction can have many causes; however replacing hormones is the best place to start treatment. We suggest raising your testosterone to a healthy level along with growth hormone, (if cost is not a prohibitive factor), to boost your sex drive. There are also non-prescription products such as Male Performance Plus that increase the amount of nitric oxide in the blood to aid sexual mechanics. If there is still need for assistance, consider something like Viagra. This process has been found to correct over 90% of problems of sexual function. We strongly recommend not using a product such as Viagra without first taking care of testosterone levels.

Does growth hormone have to be injected?

It is the only medically proven way Growth Hormone can enter the body and be absorbed correctly.

What about oral HGH or HGH stimulants that I see advertised on the web?

Advertisements that claim they have real HGH in a spray or pill may in fact contain small amounts of HGH. However, it has been medically proven that HGH cannot be absorbed through the membranes of the mouth, skin or digestive system. Stimulants have some effect but very limited. The claims of results far out-weigh the actual results.

How To Get Started

Step 1: Contact us via our contact form.

Step 2:   Fill out the Medical History forms on our website, they can be found on the medical forms page, or we can email, fax or mail the form to you.

Step 3:   Once we review completed Medical History form, we will schedule you to get required bloodwork / comprehensive medical evaluation. We have a national network of labs and medical doctors, we will locate one close to you. If you already have bloodwork and it is less than a year old we can use it if it has all of the blood tests we require. Visit the Medical Forms page to see the specific list of blood tests we require.

:: Pre-Placement Physical Exam ::

Step 4:   Once we receive your bloodwork / medical evaluation about a week later, our doctor will review and help you design an HRT program that it most suitable to you.

Step 5:  Our Doctor will contact you and have Virtual Face-Face Consultation, to establish a Doctor-Patient-Relationship. Also we will discuss all dosages, side effects, and results you should expect.

Step 6  Begin Your New Life, Start Feeling and Looking Great!

Goals of HGH Therapy

• Reduction in Body Fat
• Lower Cholesterol
• Lower Blood Pressure
• Remove Wrinkles
• Eliminate Cellulite
• Improve Kidney Function
* Results may vary

Goals of Testosterone

• Build Lean Muscle
• Improve Sexual Performance
• Enhance Sex Drive
• Increase Energy
• Improve Memory
• Lower Cholesterol
• Improve Mood
• Protect Agains Heart Disease

HGH Therapy

HGH cannot be prescribed unless there is a deficiency. This is diagnosed through blood work, physical exam, and symptoms.

Potentially every individual over the age of 30 is a candidate for and can benefit from some form of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

We have a program tailored to fit your personal needs and budget. Call us toll free and ask to speak to a clinical advisors or to one of our network physicians.

Understanding Hormones

• Important in both men and women.
  
• Increases bone density and muscle strength
  
• Studies suggest that testosterone protects against prostate cancer.
  
• In men deficiency is associated with andropause, aging, porstate disease, heart disease and depression.
  
• In women deficiency is associated wtih osteoporosis and low libido

Estradiol

• The major active estrogen in both men and women.
• Metabolic product of testosterone
• In men too much estrogen is associated with metabolic syndrome and obesity
• In women too little estrogen is associated with menopause, vaginal dryness and hot flashes.

Growth Hormone (HGH)

Steady decline associated with aging.

Increases lean body mass (muscle) and decreases adipose (fat)

Enhances bone and muscle growth.

Melatonin

Induces sleep

A metabolite of serotonin and deficiency may indicate a deficiency of serotonin

Serve as a brain antioxidant

Progesterone

Balances the effect of estrogen on the uterus, promotes bone growth and calms the mood.

In men protects against prostate cancer.

In women protects against osteoporosis, menopause, hot flashes.

In women deficiency associated with insomnia and irritability (eg PMS).

Cortisol

Screens for basic adrenal function

Acts to mitigate against inflammatory process and stress.

Too much can result in damage and too little make the body susceptible to injury and fatigue.

DHEA

The primary adrenal hormone

Elevates mood, improves memory and enhances immune function.

In women it is associated strongly with testosterone.

Thyroid: T4 and T3

The two primary thyroid hormones

Of the two T3 is the bioactive form whereas the T4 serves as the reservoir for T3. Distored ratios may indicate thyroid dysfunction.

Regulates metabolism

Low levels of thyroid result in constipation, dry skin, fatigue, muscle achiness, insomnia, irritability and menstrual irregularity.

Your HGH Prescriptions

HGH is indicated for the replacement of endogenous growth hormone in adults with growth hormone deficiency (AGHD).

HGH therapy addresses how to prevent, slow, or reverse the effects of aging and help people live longer, healthier and happier lives. HGH scientific research and applications in genetic engineering, tissue engineering, and other medical advances like hormone modulation, also known as Hormone Replacement Therapy.

An Example of HGH:

OmniTrope®

HGH is indicated for replacement of endogenous growth hormone in adults with growth hormone deficiency (AGHD).

OmniTrope results in reduced fat mass,increased muscle mass,
beneficial changes in lipid metabolism, and normalIGF-I concentrations.