• Hello Dr.Pierce, I was recently diagnosed with Crohn`s. I have read that studies have shown that HGH and or Test treatment may be effective for treating Crohn`s. Would you please share your thoughts. Thank you

  Answer:  I have not heard of these studies, but it stands to reason as these compounds can help with inflamation. JJP 8/02/08

• This question is not so much about surgery more as about prevention. I was wondering what your opinion is regarding Human Growth Hormone enhancers touted to help prevent wrinkles, fight signs of aging, etc? To good to be true? or something to add to my morning vitamin regiment? Thank you for your time:)

  Answer:  sorry, they are a waste, ther are no HGH enhancers that work. JG 7.17.08

• hi doc i want to know if masterbating every day {ovemasterbation} results in watery semen erection problems etc i heard it from some doctor called dr NK LIN so does masterbating everyday more then 3 times kill off your reproductive system ability to produce thick white sperm you the ability to achieve an erection

  Answer:  This issue was addressed in your last question. For further information on this subject, please contact a urologist. JJP 7/08/08

• Hi Dr Garcia..It was not from HRT that caused this problem..it was something i had told about once in the past..where my medications were mixed up with my husbands..i ended up taking a very high dosage of winstrol without knowing for 2 weeks..This caused many problems as i have explained to you in the past (masculine changes in body and face, as well as shoulder tendonitis, subluxations and very loose ligaments (may need surgery for that as well),and practically throughout my whole body..and i have recently had a facelift which didnt do much..Other areas still need to be lifted but i can wait for those b/c its not as visible as my face and can be covered.. I have spoken to many people on the bodybuilding/fitness industry who have concluded this and said the only thing that would help the malformed collagen would be HGH..i also found an article showing similar results.. I found other women and men who have had the same problem with their collagen after the stanazol (winstrol) or some other form of high testosterone....but most women have never even taken the doses i took , even those big female bodybuilders! I have tried many creams, lasers ,and even surgery..but i think the problem is that collagen is a connective tissue located almost everywhere, besides just the dermis of the skin, muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc I am really young and this was a very devastating traumatic event for me ..and wish somehow i can find a way to reverse this..at least the collagen aspect..I need to increase the strength , integrity, quality, and maybe the turn-over as well..If there is anything you know that can help, I would really appreciate it..I have sent you pictures in the past but have not received replies..I live in NY..i do not think its necessary to see me , just know im telling the truth and its not something i am exaggerating or misperceiving..It very serious and i was nearly suicidal over it..especially after the results of the major facelift did not do what I expected or was told i was to expect. Thank you

  Answer:  well, it is illegal to prescribe HGH for that, if you are tested and found to be deficient in HGH, then you can be treated for adult onset HGH deficienty, that is the only legal way to get it. Please send the photos to drgarcia@lvcosmeticsurgery.com because I have not received them. JG 5.29.08

• ive had a severe problem due to a hormone i was taking about a year ago which greatly increased the production of malformed, weak non-cross linked collagen..I did also recently have a mid face lift but do not feel like it helped..I was wondering if a mild dose of HGH or some natural form of it woould increase healthy collagen and turnover? Ive trying many other things before and spoken to many different doctors..but my latest research indicates that thats the only thing that could help..However , i am a very young female (30) who is also scared of gaining anymore muscle after my experience..CAn u tell me realistically if i am on the right track here? THANK YOU!!!!

  Answer:  a short course of HGH is not indicated and will not help long term, I have never heard of hormone replacement causing loss of collagen cross-linking though. I am curious how that diagnosis was made.I can also tell you that in most cases, HGH will not cause an increase in muslce mass unless other things are done and taken at the same time. I really cannot give you much advice without seeing you in person in terms of what would be the best for you though. JG 5.29.08

• human grouth hormone

  Answer:  please repeat your question. JG 5.18.08

• What do you think of a product called GenF20-HGH-Releaser?

  Answer:  Never heard of it before. Unable to pull up any ingredients on the web. So far, there has been very little effective in oral secretagouges for hGH. JJP 4/5/08

• do you know any info about viapal hgh j and arginox plus what would you reccomend about vimax penis enlargment pills do they work can you tell me if viapal hgh j and arginox have any l arginine in them

  Answer: 

• hi doctor Pierce,I recently was seen by a dr who started me on regime of bioidentical hormones progesterone,testosterone cream,dhea and vitamins omega oil caps and hgh.my question is the growth hormone he prescribed for me is Tev Tropin 5mg vial/15 ml after reconstitution I inject 10U/1iu my concern is from what i have recently read about tev tropin is that it is indicated for children I have not read indications for adult onset growth hormone def(.by the way Im a 49 yr old female in perimenopause) have you used tev tropin or think it good for adult onset def I trust your opinion and knowledge and I hope I have not been taken advantage of I would appreciate any help or info you could give me thanks

  Answer:  We had used Tev Tropin in the past. We stopped using it because we found that it was not indicated for Adult Onset Growth Hormone Deficiency. This was not because it did not work. It was more due to the fact that legally using it in this manner could be considered off label and by law, hGH can not be used off label. However Growth hormone is growth hormone and it does not matter what company makes it, it will all have the same effect. I do not believe one brand is better than the other. JJP 3/18/08

• hi doc i have got a overmasterbation problem which has cause a lot of problems such as when ever i pull my foreskin down i see blue veins on my penis thats when i pull the foreskin down i have asked dr nk lin and he said its all due to overmasturbation i have done it for several years he said you need viapal hgh j arginox and toxica plus fish oil 1000mg per meal to help are these blue veins a sign of damaged valve in my penis

  Answer:  I do not think you have damaged anything. JJP 2/5/08

• Dr. Garcia, Would HGH help with progressive supranuclear palsy?

  Answer:  I do not think it would, sorry. JG 2.4.08

• I am interested in Testosterone or HGH replacement, but I would like to know if there are any negative or positive effects of either on my penis. growth, shrinkage, etc. Please reply.

  Answer:  Testosterone is the hormone responsible for penis growth during puberty. It may have some effect on growth after that time. The clitorus of females is derived from the same embrionic tissue as the male penis. When females use high doses of testosterone or derivitives the experience growth of that tissue (clitoromegaly). The testicles may shrink (atrophy) if the dose is too high for you and shuts down your own production of testosterone. If this happens you should inform your medical provider so that appropriate measures can be taken. JJP 1/24/08

• Hello I`m a 44 year old women and have been reading alot about HGH...I started taking a spray form called renewal for women by forever young, is it safe if you haven`t seen a doctor to determine if you are HGH deficent?

  Answer:  It is probably safe, and also, probably ineffective. If it is not human growth hormone or growth hormone releasing hormone it most likely does not work. There are a lot of natrual products out there that claim to increase growth hormone, unfortunately none have reliable data to back up the claims. Some have been shown in limited studies to increase levels a bit. Even if they did work, your body has an inherent mechanism in place to prevent too much hGH from being produced. Unless there is a disease state that secretes the hormone unchecked. JJP 1/10/08

• I`m interested in Growth Hormone and Testosterone therapy. Can I get my blood work done through you guys or do I have to go elsewhere to have it done?

  Answer:  We can have all your lab work taken care of at our office. We look forward to seeing you soon. JJP 11/3/07

• im a 38 yr old male and ive been researching hgh .i live in henderson and im really interested in recieving treatment .my main concerns are how long do you take this for ,ie in cycles for a certain number of weeks and what are the typical costs involved .also is it possible for this to stimulate growth of somthing you dont want say a benign tumor,or worse.

  Answer:  an in office consultation would be nice to determine needs and expectations, we use HGH for replacement only in deficient patients, not for any other purposes and since it is being used for that we do not cycle on and off as if someone is deficient, they need it all the time, fees will vary depending on dose required for treatment. Although there are always concerns about tumor growth, there are no documented studies in over 20 years showing this to be clinically significant, please feel free to call the office for an appointment to evaluate your needs. JG 9.27.07

• What can you tell me about Trans-d Tropin? I have read the clinical study adn noticed many longevity/anti-aging centers carry it. Sounds too good and inexpensive to be true!

  Answer:  As far as I know, there is NO oral or transdermal preparations that truly effect hGH release approved by the FDA. There are a ton of products sold at health food stores that claim to do this. The supplement industry is not under the scrutiny of the FDA (as of yet) and therefore they can make claims as to products effects that are untrue. I have seen the ONE study that Trans-d Tropin produced and it sounds promising. I can not speak to its true efficacy. There is one product approved by the FDA as a Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone, Somatorelin.JJP 8/1/07

• I have been on 1 iu a day. Went to docter have swollen lymph node in my arm pit. he wants me to go get a ultra sound done. Does the Growth Hormone affect the lymph node? Thanks a lot

  Answer:  not typically but it is a good idea to get it checked out. JG 5.31.07

• Dr. Garcia, My husband was just prescribed (by you guys) HGH and Testosterone. He has been taking if for 3 days. He felt that his heart was beating at a pace more rapid than normal and his ears seem to be ringing. We checked his pulse/BP and everything was fine. Could it be all in his head? Are these symptoms something one would feel with this therapy?

  Answer:  very uncommon from those two things. Thyroid can at times do it if the dose is too high to begin with, I suggest just to be safe that he stop them both and wait 2-3 days and then re-start them at half the dose for one week and then see, if no problems then increase to the prescribed dose agian. JG 5.19.07

• Thanks for the info. So is it common to even go lower than 1 IU/day? Thanks again.

  Answer:  in women I rarely go below that. JG 5.14.07

• Hello again I just posted the last question, I am in 1 unit not 1ml. Thanks again

  Answer:  OK, that is better, that is a reasonable dose but it ultimately depends on what your level was to start and then you need to get it checked when you are on the 1 IU to see. JG 5.14.07

• Hi Dr. Garcia, I am a 32 year old woman who is currently on HGH. I am taking 1ml a day. Is this too much? What is the normal dosage for a woman?

  Answer:  I assume you mean 1 international unit as 1mg is 3 international units and is a little high of a dose. JG 5.14.07

• What is the average cost of doing a complete hormone replacement program? And what is the average cost per month of doing HGH replacement therapy? thanks!

  Answer:  that all depends on what hormones and what dose, all programs are individualized. JG 4.9.07

• how does it work and how do you get a free trail to see

  Answer:  no free trials that I am aware of. JG 4.1.07

• What are the benefits to taking Human Growth HOrmone? I am 36 year old female.

  Answer:  unless you have documented adult onset human growth hormone deficiency documneted by blood tests, there would be no benefits, just side effects. JG 3.26.07

• I used Scalpmed for approximately 2 mths (May- June `06)- saw wonderful results - much sooner than I expected. Unfortunately, all the new growth fell out. I was under tremendous stress. Historically, my hair has always responded negatively to extreme stress. Since that time - I have used the product very sporatically. Lately, my hair has shed a lot. My hair line is receding more. THe sides and top (towards the forehead) are thinner than ever. Also, I think I have serboriac dermatis. Can this also cause hair loss? I shampoo my hair every 4 days with T-Gel (or Sulful 8 shampoo) and I oil my scalp twice daily with Sulfur 8 (Medicated anit-dandrul hair & scalp conditioner). This stops the itch and dandruff buildup. I began wearing a wig tis week. I am darker complexioned -AfAm. I have darker areas at my hairline - forehead and sides. Prior to the increased shampooing and applying oil to scalp twice daily - I was experiencing significant itching. My scalp is extremely dry (white patches on my scalp). I discontinued usage of scalpmed completely when I began this regiment. I would like to resume usage. What do you recommend? Sorry about the lengthy question. Thanks for your help - Linda

  Answer:  stress and sebhorheic dermatitis can both cause hair loss and the effects from ScalpMed stop and that hair falls out when you stop using the product. I think you should see a dermatologist to get good therapy and control over the scalp problem and once that is cured you can restart the ScalpMed. I would avoid the ScalpMed until the scalp is better to avoid any potential irritation. Best of luck. JG 1.27.07

• i want to know how safe is the silicone injection for the glutes?

  Answer:  no. JG 2.4.07

• hello I am a 49 year old female with adult growth hormone deficiciency as diagnosed by a doctor. I was started on HGH, one unit. Can you tell me how long before I see any benefit and what do you usually see first ( ie weight loss, more stamina etc) Thank you so much

  Answer:  usually 4-8 weeks or so is the usual. JG 12.16.06

• Dr. Garcia, I am a 40 year old male and am currently on bio-identical testosterone and thyroid. My recent blood panels indicated a sub optimal level of Growth Hormone. My budget will not allow for the standard HGH protocol. Do you know if it is ever possible to do a sort of HGH light program? i.e., reduce the amount injected or cycle on and off so as to lower costs. Just wondering if there is a way to have some of the benefits at a lower cost. Any lower cost HGH options on the horizon??? Thanks for your thoughts...

  Answer:  no hopes yet of lower prices although that varies, some doctors who sell it directly over-charge, you can get a prescription from them and get it on-line maybe, I think half the dose is better than none. JG 12.10.06

• Reading about your Nutrition article on HGH, I wondered what your take is on GHB as a nutritional supplement? Obviously it`s a moot point until they reverse the ridiculous decision of demonizing and scheduling as Class I this truly beneficial substance, but I wondered if it`s ability to raise growth hormone naturally would make it an excellent anti-aging supplement?

  Answer:  unfortuantely it is illegal to sell GHB so it does not matter. I do feel that when available it did help the person secrete a little more growth hormone on their own though and helped improve sleep quality so I feel it was a good tool for age management. JG 12.10.06

• i have a question about butt growth. my wife has a skinny very thin but and when she eats, the weight only goes to stomach. is there any way without surgery that she can gain weight in her butt area? Is there any type of powershakes or certain foods or pills, creams anything that will contribute to her gaining weight in her butt area only? I know squats help and she does them but we notice pretty much nothing. please help. I really want to attack this problem once and for all.

  Answer:  sorry, but no way to direct he weight gain with any methods, it is genetically controlled. JG 12.7.06

• THANK u sooo much dr for ur reponse about my HRT treatment.I stoped all med coz my heachecs are killing me and i vomit 2times last night.I will wait for my dr but he told me last time not to stop everything it can make my periods bleeding worse...but i do not care i am not using any of med.I appreciate if u guide me further that what to take for my severe headeches??i tak alieve 4 in a day with no relief.If i stop med my headech will be relief??and stpoing all the med will make my case worse?i m just curios.I am changing my doc as he is still abroad.THANK U SO MUCH FOR UR ADVICE..GOD BLESS U.

  Answer:  I think if the headaches are due to too much estrogen in a couple of days that should all go away, stay with the present medications and try some valerian root form the health food store too. JG 12.6.06

• Dear Dr. Garcia, i`m a 19 year old girl. i did have sex with my bf a few weeks ago. this week, i was suppose to get my periods but i have still not seen it. i`m having normal back pains and stomach pains as if i`ve got my periods. my stomach hurts alot. my legs pain too. everytime before i have my periods, my nipples will pain and now it still pains but my period is no where to be seen. some say lack of hormones. Pls advise. i dont think i am pregnant as he did not penetrate inside when we had sex.

  Answer:  well all I can say is to get an at-home pregnancy test and see, and be careful next time. JG 12.4.06

• Dear Dr....I am ur regular reader of bboth boards.I need ur help if u can...I am on hormones therapy taking different hormones.My doc most of time out of country and i could not get appt when i need.I just got my blood work report and do not know what is says.I had low thyriod and he gave me estrogen and other hormones.PLEASE PLEASE dr can i fax u my report and u can advice me URGENTLY??I am having heavy periods(fresh red blood)from past 10days and so much worried what to do.My doc as usual out of country.So i thought u also expert in HRT and can help and read my report to tell what is going on???please DR...i despperatly need ur help..I can fax u my report urgently...HELP.

  Answer:  well I need to see the blood work and also I need to know any medical history and also what medicines, exactly and the doses you are on, and for how long. You can fax them to (702)8700068 and put your email and I will respond but I think you need to speak with your doctor or whomever is watching his patients before making any changes. JG 12.3.06

• Hi how are you Dr.Garcia?my name is catharina georgiadis and all my life i have been through the embaressment of deformed toes. My feet are wide and have deformed toes and its so terrible i dnt wera sandals or open toe shoes because of embarressment. Yesturday was my birthday(11-14-06) and all i wished for was surguery for my feet, but because of money problems my family cant affordt it. So to move more to the point i was woundering if you or any Dr. you know does pro bonor foot plastic surgery?

  Answer:  I do not know of anyone that does that kind of work, I am sorry, and a belated Happy Birthday to you. JG 11.15.06

• Hi Dr. Garcia, I am 55-year old black woman, diabetic with high blood pressure. Hair is very fine, thin and soft. Past year as steady shed until it is very thin. My question is about scalp med...please correct me if I am wrong; but reading other responses. Once you start the product your hair will grow and thicken up and you continue to use the product until you are satisfied with growth and thickeness. BUT, BUT if you stop using this product then ALL THE NEW GROWTH FALLS OUT AND YOU`RE RIGHT BACK TO WHERE YOU STARTED AT IN THE BEGINNING? Please let me know if I misunderstood what I have been reading because if this is true then what is the benefit? Thank you for your time!

  Answer:  nope, that is correct, for it to stay you need to continue to use it. JG 11.14.06

• i want to know what exercises to do and what to eat and when to eat so i can get alarger butt and gain at least 30 pounds

  Answer:  squats and eat more calories than you burn off everyday. JG 11.6.06

• Dr. Garcia, i won`t be able to travel to you, i do not need surgery, but instead i would like you to be my doctor for HRT, and have all kinds of blood test done to find out why I`m so tired all the time, and losing my hair as well. I think i may have a problem with my HGH hormone, I`m also on BCP Yasmin, which has helped a lot, and I`m 43. My question is can this be done through the mail? over the phone?

  Answer:  I would need to see you in person at least the first time and then we could do the rest by phone, sorry. JG 11.2.06

• Dear Doctor ,, two times I have been sent my question but it does not come up in the list of questions , I do not kow what is the problem. my question was about pills in the name of stro blamce ,thanks alot

  Answer:  I answered both of them, sorry, I think it is a good product for balancing out excess estrone. JG 9.30.06

• Hello Dear Doctor, I have a question ,there is pills in whole food marker in the name of estro blance (which is written support youtful blance of hormones, and a brilliant way to get DIM , I just want to know , can every body use it and if is there any side effect for this. thanks a lot and yoy are so wonderful

  Answer:  I think they are good for men and women both, once over the age of 35. JG 9.30.06

• DEAR DR,,,what u recommened the BEST suppliments for a woman to take ondaily bases.I am on manopause and 50yrs old?What u suggest for my 30yrs old daughter who is having hormones therapy for progestrone and thyriod and having backech,headech,under eye dark circles and fatique.She feels very week what u think she can get energy and get back to normal and healthy...please sugest both of us according to age and need..Any help would be great..thanx.

  Answer:  I think B complex, a good mulit-vitamin, Calcium Magnesium and Phosphorus and Omega 3 fish oils, besides that it would need to be geared to her needs after seeing a doctor. JG 9.21.06

• DR...i visited ur other website few days back ..it was agelessforever.con.. I forgot the website..please let me know.its all about hormones related..thanx.

  Answer:  the hormone web site is www.agelessforever.net. JG 9.21.06

• hgh therapy.

  Answer:  we offer it for people with adult onset growth hormone deficiency. JG 9.15.06

• DR.I already discussed about my daughter`s hormonal imbalancing and endometroysis prob.She does not eat properly as she had been in bad relationship and divorce.She drinks COCK as a addicted.Can not give up cock.I request u while she is on hormones therapy having progestron and thyriod,wht supliments or and vitamins and energy drink she should use.She is always sad,hopeless,feels worthless and down.PLEASE can u sugest anything to feel her better and energatic and come to the life...thaks for any recommendation.

  Answer:  well, have her try some flavored carbonated water instead. JG 9.15.06

• I am 50yrs old woman.I am on my manopause and having hard time relationship with my husband.Dr its embaressing to ask but we have arguments everyday about our sex life.I LOVE him to death but i do not want to have sex any more.I n my very young age i never intrested in that but was not worse like now.I do not know how to make him understand.I know he loves me like carzy and have been loyal all his life.We have wonderful kids but my esx desire is nill now and even i do not want him to touch me..Is that noram??I do not want to hurt him but i do not have control on my nature.He told me he feels very bad when i refuse...please dr HELP me.which treatments or test do i need? please dr HELP.

  Answer:  you may need a little testosterone therapy to regain some of the desire and interest. JG 9.15.06

• What is the results and symptoms if some one lacking Thyroid hormones and what is the treatment..thanx

  Answer:  felling cold, hair thining, skin dry, dry eyes, constipation, memory loss, fatigue, weight gain. You then need thyroid hormone replacement. JG 9.15.06

• Dr..Is endomeroysis curable?It comes back?My daughter had a sugery but still has on rectum area.She has heavy bleeding in periods and can not pass stool without pain.She feels the same(pain) symptoms before she had surgery.She is physically very week and does not want another surgery.What u can recommened ?and she can concieve with this problem??plz help.

  Answer:  endometriosis can come back if hormones are not balanced out, yes. It is at times difficult to become pregnant with endometriosis I am afraid. JG 9.14.06

• I am 36 years old and am very interested in the supplement and hormone treatments you talk about. How much is a consultation and any other fee? I`ve been working out with weights off and on since I was 15, but when the results stop I get discouraged.

  Answer:  The blood work and consultation are $400 and then we can see what we can suggest. JG 9.14.06

• DOC! Is there any HGH pills effective for muscle growth that will not have bad side effects in a woman?Also, what are the benefits of it?

  Answer:  sorry but HGH is not viable when taken orally. JG 9.13.06

• I am a 42 year old female and would like to start injections of HGH. I have been taking wellbutrin for two weeks. Is it okay to take both at the same time?

  Answer:  no interactions between them. JG 5.1.06

• I was hoping that you could tell me what this means...Norelgestromin is highly bound to albumin and norgestrel is bound to SHBG. Norgestrel is a serum metabolite of Norelgestromin.

  Answer:  all progestins bind to both albumin and SHBG. As it is metabolized it might bind more to one or another of the proteins. JG 3.20.06

• Hi Dr. Garcia, I have PCOS and have suffered from hair loss. My testosterone level all of a sudden jumped from about 20s to high 50s and hair loss got really bad. When they performed an ultrasound about the same time period, I had a 50 x 38 mm cyst on my left ovary. Could this big cyst be causing the sudden change in my testosterone level? What could be the cause of such sudden change?

  Answer:  yes, it can, may want to try Propecia in your case as it is the DHT causing the hair loss and not the testosterone itself. JG 2.19.06

• Dr. Garcia, I am 44 and just had to have a full hysterectomy due to possible cancer (thank God it was benign)Anyways, they have me on estratest (dark pill)Should I be on something more bio identical? I want what is best for my body. CLD 10/29/05

  Answer:  Estratest is bio-identical but taking it orally has some increased problems, like lowering effective thyroid hormones and also liver metabolism. I always recommend a transdermal application of the hormones to avoid the liver effects, it is avaialble in compounding pharmacies and I also suggest getting blood levels to determine and monitor the dose, not just blind dosing. JG 10.29.05

• What do you think of Alpha-Lipoic Acid?

  Answer:  What more can I say that I take it every day, one of the best and least expensive ways to slow glycation in your body. JG 10.10.05

• Hi Dr. Garcia, What do you think of HGH to improve aging skin? Is it safe? Is it necessary to see a doctor first? I am a healthy 45 year old woman and I exercise frequently. It is my sagging body skin that is driving me nuts! Thank you.

  Answer:  I think HGH for medically documented correction of a deficiency is good, but to use it for skin care is crazy. Will your skin improve if you have a low HGH level and then correct , yes. But it is not to be used for cosmetic reasons. JG 9.16.05

• I am 42yrs old and want to get HGH injections for more energy and speed up fat loss and all the other benefits. Do you know where I can find out about doctors who do this? THX 5-20-5

  Answer:  You can look on www.worldhealth.net and they have a list of doctors that assist patients that are deficient in HGH. JG 5.21.05

• Hello Dr. Garcia, I have heard that giving a child around 11-14 years old HGH will add a couple inches to their final height. I've heard some basketball players did this around that age. Is this pos

  Answer:  It is possible but unless the child has a growth disorder that would not be ethical to do. HGH should not be used for cosmetic or athletic enhancements, just to treat medical difficiencies. JG 4.7.05

• SH 3-17-05 I was diagonosed with fibromyalgia in 1997. I didn't even believe the doctors because I had only some pain. Prior to this I worked out daily and played many musical instruments for my church. As years pass on, the pain began to spread everywhere. Now as of 9-04 I have been considered incapacitated and off work. The only pain med that helped me and brought pain down to almost zero is diluadid, but doctors will not prescribe it to me. I need to know where and how do I go about getting the hgh shot that helps fibromyalgia patients. I want to expedite my process. Due to my pain I have w

  Answer:  You would need to be seen in person and then evaluated with appropriate blood tests so we could determine what we would need to do for you, so you will need to call my office and make an appointment to see me. JG 3.20.05

• HOW CAN I INCREASE MY HGH LEVELS NATURALLY

  Answer:  The best way to increase your own HGH levels would be to lift weights, try to get good quality sleep, minimize simple sugars, and stay as close to ideal body weight as you can. JG 2.27.05

• Would you reccommend a 31 year old woman to be put on Hgh? How do you go about talking to your doctor about this? What doctor do you talk to, a gynocologist? pa

  Answer:  Without testing you to see what your levels are, I would not recommend anything yet.I do not know of any gynecologists doing antiaging medicine. If you look at www.worldhelath.org, the have a listing of antiaging doctors that do HGH therpay on patients. Due to legal issues, I can only treat patients that I have seen in person at least once. Once I have seen them, then almost all of the rest can be done long distance. Best of luck. JG 2.27.05

• I have been taking Gerovital H3 tablets for some time with excellent results. I now want to alternate the tablets with the injectable formula. I have not given myself intramuscular injections before - is there any protocol for doing this, apart from the obvious ones of making sure the solution is free of air bubbles and the injecting apparatus is clean?

  Answer:  You should inject into the upper outer quadrant of the buttock so you would avoid the sciatic nerve. It is always a good idea to pull back on the plunger after insertion to make sure you are not in a vein. Be careful. JG 2.7.05

• I am a 35 year old male. My sex drive has decreased, I have gained weight, and can't seem to get the muscle mass I used to get. Is HGH something I should think about? I know it is costly but is it wor

  Answer:  Certainly HGH could help, but it could be that you are deficient in thyroid and testosterone also, so a full blood test should be done and then a private consultation can lead us into a more direct approach for your individual needs. JG 10.13.04

• I am a 38 year old type one diabetic female and am considering hgh. Would you discourage hgh use for a type one diabetic or should I go through the usual tests to see if it is right for me? CQ 08/24/2004

  Answer:  the only problem is initially your insulin demands may increase, but in most cases, after a few weeks, it comes back down and as you lose body fat and increase muscle mass, many patients insulin requirements go down. Certainly testing will give us the appropriate direction. JG 8.25.04

• Hi Dr Garcia..how do they make these bioidentical hormones? I know they're not supposed to be chemically made as most HRTs and that's what I definitely want. Paulette

  Answer:  Bio-identical hormones means just that. They are exact replicas of our hormones. They are made in a laboratory, but are exact copies of what we make, the same we they make copies of human insulin for diabetics. Non-Bio-identical hormones are unfortunately what is commonly used. These are drugs like Premarin which is horse urine hormones, or synthetic similar to natural hormones. See, bio-identical hormones cannot be patented, so drug companies cannot make big profits. So, what they do is take the natural product and alter it a little, so they can get a patent and no one can copy it for years. The problem with these similar hormones is that the body may or may not know how to metabolize them, so they can be built up in the body, causing long term problems. Identical hormones are better because the body knows exactly what to to do with them and how to get rid of them, so they do not build up in the body. I only use bio-identical hormones. JG 4.21.04

• Hello Dr. Garcia....I have been reading a book on hormone replacement therapy..do you advocate using natural bioidential hormone replacement therapy? They suggest a blood test to determine your hormone level that needs to be replaced. This is for treatment of both male and female menopausal systems. Look forward to hearing from you. Regards..trg 4/1/04

  Answer:  The only hormones we use are bio-identical hormones. We do both saliva and blood tests depending on what we are evaluating and then prescribe the hormones depending on those results. We then repeat the tests in a period of time to monitor the patient and make sure safe and effeective levels are achieved. We treat both men and women for diminished hormone levels. JG 4.1.04

• Dr Garcia Are you familiar with the theory of treatment of Multiple Sclerosis with HGH (as presented by Palms Springs Life Extension Institute) and what is your opinion or experience with this? Than

  Answer:  I think that a monitored program of HGH replacement for MS patients is certainly a very reasonable thing. I personally have patients with MS who I treat with HGH with improvements. Usually, those patients though have more hormones than HGH alone which are deficient. This does not mean that they should stop their other therapies though. JG 4.2.04

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