[52] Diagnosis of GH deficiency involves a multiple-step diagnostic process, usually culminating in GH stimulation tests to see if the patient's pituitary gland will release a pulse of GH when provoked by various stimuli
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Trial evidence: Tesamorelin 2mg SC daily sustained GH/IGF-1 elevation, 15-18% visceral fat reduction over 6 months (Falutz, NEJM 2007, PMID 17699044) Ipamorelin 200-300 mcg peak GH 5-10x baseline within 30 minutes, no cortisol/prolactin bump (Raun, EJE 1998, PMID 9539826) GHRH + GHRP synergy 2-3x greater amplitude than either alone (Bowers, JCEM 1991, PMID 2004615) Community protocols extend this evidence base with cycling patterns that weren't studied in the original trials the 5-on/2-off rhythm and 8-week cycles are empirical community consensus, not clinically validated
Youll be gradually started on a low dose, which increases over time to minimize side effects
Most switchers, 92.7 percent, switched exactly once