Anyone done a GH stimulation test?

[mcs]

Has anyone done a GH stimulation test to determine pituitary response before starting GH secretagogue peptides? Some of us may have empty sellas that we may not even be aware of and that may or may not affect pituitary function in which GH secretagogues will be a waste of money.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

It's an elaborate test. Most insurance companies do not pay and you have to find an endocrinologist that specializes on GH deficiency.

Growth hormone stimulation test

The growth hormone (GH) stimulation test measures the ability of the body to produce GH. Alternative Names: Arginine test; Arginine-GHRH test Learn more here.

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Most GH peptides are a waste of money except ibutamoren and ipamorelin (in my opinion).

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You could get yourself tested for IGF-1 an hour before, then an hour and 6 hours after taking a peptide to see your response.

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