SIGNS OF GROWTH HORMONE DEFICIENCY

Do you feel lethargic? Mentally foggy? Have you noticed a decrease in your sex drive and sexual function? You may be experiencing a growth hormone deficiency. Growth hormone continues to play an important role in our daily functions even after we’ve stopped growing. It helps our bodies maintain the appropriate amount of fat, muscle, tissue, and bone. When growth hormone levels in our body decrease, we may feel the impact in many ways. At GameDay Men’s Health, our goal is to help men like you maintain an active lifestyle. Growing old doesn’t have to slow you down! Our expert medical team is here to help diagnose and treat your hormone levels so you can continue to live your life to the fullest. Contact our office in Carlsbad today to learn more about the signs of growth hormone deficiency and the treatments that are available to you!

What is growth hormone deficiency?

Growth hormone deficiency can occur as a result of many different conditions and can have an impact in many areas of your life. Produced by the pituitary gland, growth hormone plays an important role in our growth, development, and cellular reproduction.

Growth hormone deficiency can manifest in a variety of symptoms. Men who are experiencing growth hormone deficiency usually experience a combination of the signs and symptoms below.

Feelings of depression and anxiety

Many men experience emotional symptoms as a result of growth hormone deficiency. The most common emotional symptoms include increased feelings of depression, anxiety, and fatigue.

Weight gain

Human growth hormone (HGH) helps regulate the amount of fat, muscle, and tissue within the body. When growth hormone levels are low, many men experience weight gain and an increase in abdominal fat.

Reduced strength and loss of muscle mass

In the same way that low growth hormone levels can cause an increase in fat throughout the body, it can also cause reduced muscle mass and loss of strength.

Decrease in sexual function

Growth hormone deficiency can also impact your sexual function and sex drive. Men with a growth hormone deficiency often experience a loss of sex drive that may, in turn, impact their sexual function, and in some cases, can lead to erectile dysfunction.

Poor general health

Many men who are experiencing a growth hormone deficiency notice that their skin becomes increasingly drier and thinner. Untreated growth hormone deficiency can lead to other more severe health conditions like osteoporosis and increased LDL cholesterol levels.

If you are experiencing any of the symptoms listed above, you may have a growth hormone deficiency. Patients who are experiencing the signs of growth hormone deficiency may qualify for the HGH therapy treatment options offered at GameDay Men’s Health. Contact our Carlsbad office today to schedule your complimentary consultation with a member of our elite team.