The tissue lacks the robust blood supply that muscles enjoy, receives constant mechanical loading that disrupts healing, and often develops fibrotic scar tissue rather than healthy organized collagen
Key laboratory markers include: IGF-1: Primary marker for sermorelin effectiveness and GH status Total and free testosterone: Evaluates TRT dosing adequacy Estradiol (E2): Monitors testosterone-to-estrogen conversion SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin): Assesses bioavailable testosterone CBC/hematocrit: Monitors for TRT-related polycythemia PSA: Prostate screening for men on TRT Comprehensive metabolic panel: Liver function, kidney function, glucose metabolism Lipid panel: Cholesterol and triglyceride monitoring Hemoglobin A1c: Long-term glucose control assessment Labs are typically drawn at baseline, 6-8 weeks after initiation, and then every 3-6 months
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