Skin changes get the most attention, like new freckles, or moles that look darker than before
In practice, coverage is rare for several reasons: Adult GH deficiency requires specific lab criteria (low IGF-1, stimulation testing) that most patients dont meet Compounded medications are typically not insurance-eligible regardless of indication Off-label use for anti-aging, energy, or general wellness is never covered HSA and FSA funds are sometimes eligible with a letter of medical necessity from the prescribing clinician
The condition causes higher levels of androgen hormone production, resulting in symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, acne, excess hair growth, cysts, skin tags, thinning hair, skin darkening, and infertility
Interestingly, a recent study showed that oral supplementation of NR altered the intestinal microbial composition in rats and mice but not humans 63 , highlighting the need for further studies on this matter to assess the impact of NAD + metabolism modulation by the microbiome on health outcomes
Her menstrual periods have become lighter and less frequent