How to Give HGH Injections

If you have put off starting human growth hormone therapy for fear that you would not know how to give HGH injections to yourself, worry no more. We are here to help you through it and get you the treatment that can transform the quality of your life and health. Here at Kingsberg Medical, a national leader in adult hormone replacement therapy (HRT), we have helped countless men and women self-administer many types of hormone treatments. At-home HGH injections administration is easier than most people think, and once you have a few shots under your belt, so to speak, you will be a pro at it! Along with providing the necessary information you need for how to take HGH injections safely, we are going to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about HGH administration.

Learn how to give HGH injections at home to improve the quality of your life and health.

Prepare for Your HGH Injection

The first step in how to give HGH injections is preparation. Now, we cannot provide the full step-by-step preparation of your particular type of HGH injection here. Every brand of injectable HGH offers different treatment options. Some, such as the Genotropin MiniQuick single-dose prefilled syringes, are already filled with the HGH powder and diluent in separate chambers. There is no measuring of the diluent necessary for reconstitution. Others come already reconstituted and ready for use. Then, there are the vials of lyophilized powder (that means freeze-dried) that you will dilute with the included solution. You will receive complete written instructions (with diagrams) for preparing the brand of HGH you purchase. Many pharmaceutical companies also offer videos of the procedure to watch online. Here are some questions about the preparation of HGH injections:

• Can I use a saline solution to mix my HGH injections? No, each brand of HGH has a special diluent for its formulation. You cannot use anything other than the included diluent with your medication.
• Do I have to administer the injection immediately after I mix the solution? No, each product has an expiration date, depending on when you diluted it. Some products last only for 14 days, others up to 28 days. The Genotropin MiniQuick syringe must be used within 24 hours of reconstitution.
• If my HGH requires refrigeration, can I leave it at room temperature after I prepare it so it will not be cold when I inject it? Yes, most of the HGH brands will instruct you to remove your medication from the refrigerator 30 minutes before use. Once you administer your shot, return the product to the refrigerator.
• Do I have to use a new alcohol wipe to clean my vial before each injection? Yes, you always want to follow the sterilization instructions for both your medication and your skin before you administer the HGH shot.
• What supplies do I need for my HGH injection? Before getting started, make sure your counter or table is clean and free of debris. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and dry them with a clean towel. Gather your HGH medication, alcohol pads, pen, syringe, or needle, and Sharps disposal container.
• Why do I have to examine my HGH medication before each use? The first reason is for the checking of the expiration date. In our busy lives, it is easy to forget how fast time goes by. Always check to ensure your medication is not expired before each shot. The next reason is that you must examine the HGH solution to ensure that it has not changed colors or developed a cloudy appearance or particles (crystals). You cannot use the medication if any of those issues are present.

By following the preparation directions for how to take HGH injections, you should find it takes no more than a few minutes to administer your shot.

Preparation instructions for how to give HGH injections vary depending on the brand and injector style.

Preparing the HGH Injection

As with getting the medication ready for use, you will receive complete instructions for how to prepare for and administer your HGH shot. The HGH dosage for men varies as it is a customized treatment protocol based on body weight and composition, health, age, and level of growth hormone deficiency. We also find that many times, the HGH dosage for women is higher than that of males. It is all about what the body requires for optimal hormonal balance. Your doctor will carefully assess your situation and calculate how much HGH your body needs. As you prepare yourself for how to give HGH injections, relax. Once you have readied your particular HGH medication for use, you will either attach a fresh disposable needle to the injector pen or fill a new syringe (with needle securely attached) with the prescribed dosage of HGH. Here are answers to some questions about how to give yourself an HGH injection:

• Can you to me where to give HGH injections to myself? Yes, if you are self-administering your HGH injection, the best place to use is your abdomen. Remember to alternate sides each day, staying at least one inch away from the belly button.
• Can I inject HGH into a vein for faster results? Will administering HGH into a muscle work better? No, NEVER inject human growth hormones into your vein. These are subcutaneous injections that do not go into veins or muscles. You will administer the HGH medication into the fatty layer of tissue under the skin.
• Is there a difference in how to administer HGH injections to another person? If you are injecting HGH for someone else, you can also use the back of the arm, in the loose, fatty tissue there. Remember to stay away from muscles. Of course, even if you are administering the HGH shot to another person, you can still inject it into their abdomen, if desired.
• Why do the instructions for how to take HGH injections say to pinch a fold of sterile skin between your fingers? Pinching the skin makes for easier administration of the HGH medication into the body’s fatty tissue layer. By stabilizing an area for the injection, you can readily insert the needle at the recommended 90-degree angle.
• When is the best time of day to take HGH injections? Most adults (and children) administer their HGH injections at night, before bed. That replicates the natural secretion and use cycle by the body of growth hormone.
• Why do some instructions for how to use HGH injections say to hold the needle in place for a few seconds after administering the medication? Depending on the brand and injector style, you may be asked to wait for up to five seconds to ensure that all the HGH medication has left the injector (pen or syringe).
• Does it hurt to give myself an HGH injection? Because the needles used to administer HGH are very small (same type of needle used for insulin injections), you should not feel much pain, if any at all. You may be a bit apprehensive in your first shot or two, but with practice, it will become second nature.

For additional questions about how to give HGH injections, please contact Kingsberg Medical to speak with one of our medical advisors. We will happily walk you through the process of self-administering your HGH medication over the phone.
Brian Leeber