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peptide & hormone therapy

Peptides are being shown to be successful in aiding the regulation of blood and glucose, controlling insulin levels and treating inflammatory diseases, brain diseases, cardiac disease, metabolic syndrome, weight issues, immune deficiencies, cancers, bone and joint problems, sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, and fatigue. Most humans begin to cease making sufficient signaling agents by around age 30, marking the cessation of development, and when fertility begins to decline. Aging should be thought of as a DISEASE of brain-body functioning marked by a loss in cellular efficiency. Peptides can make cells EFFICIENT again to follow through with what they are preprogrammed to do: DIVIDE, GROW, and MATURE. Your immune system is intending to function by preserving homeostasis by vombatting internal or external stressors or toxins.

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What are peptides?

Peptides are proteins composed of amino acid chains that occur naturally within the body, which can be chemically synthesized or derived naturally to produce intended therapeutic outcomes. Examples of commonly known peptides include: insulin, oxytocin, semaglutide, and tirzepatide.

How do I begin?

Submit a patient inquiry form for review by our APN, and we will contact you to schedule a consultation, which will consist of:

  • Inbody analysis
  • Blood pressure
  • History & Physical
  • Grip strength assessment
  • Discussion of laboratory orders
  • Gut health testing (optional)

Why doesn't my provider already prescribe these?

Peptide therapy is not focused on outside of brand-name therapies during medical / nursing school, although hundreds of peptides are researched & introduced every year. Many providers are not familiar with therapeutic peptide options that are available, and it is considered more of a functional medicine/holistic approach to healthcare.

My provider says I don't need my hormones tested. Why?

Hormone tests are simply a ‘snapshot’ of time, and that should be taken into consideration when discussing lab tests. For women, our menstrual cycle, and certain medications, including oral contraception, can impact hormonal levels. We correlate a patient’s symptoms, medical history, AND lab values when making a treatment plan. As providers, we should always consider treating the PATIENT, and not just the LABS!

I thought testosterone was for body-builders, and that HRT for women causes cancer?

Testosterone is a MALE and FEMALE hormone, and deficiency or excess of this hormone can cause symptomatic changes. When used safely and at the lowest, most effective dose, it can assist with a multitude of symptoms in both men and women. Data from the Women’s Health Initiative study from the early 2000s that suggested that HRT causes an increased risk for breast cancer has since been redacted and debunked.

I don't like needles or injecting myself. What's available to me?

Not all peptides / hormones are injectable! There are capsules, nasal sprays, and transdermal creams available, as not all peptides / hormones require to be injected to be effective.

History of peptides

Insulin was the first commercially-known peptide, introduced in the 1920s. There are currently over 140 peptides used in therapeutic treatments today, and over 500 peptides are currently involved in preclinical development.

What can I do to make the most out of my peptide treatments?

Gut health, exercise, sleep, and stress all impact the success of peptide therapy. We recommend optimizing these aspects of your life before/during your treatment cycle to ensure the best success.

How can peptides be used to help me?

Peptides can be recreated synthetically to mimic the signaling process that naturally occurs throughout the body, and can be successful to regulate the following conditions:

 

  • Blood & Glucose dysfunction
  • Insulin Resistance
  • Inflammation
  • Brain Diseases
  • Cardiac Disease
  • Metabolic Syndromes
  • Weight Management
  • Immune Dysfunction
  • Cancers
  • Bone & Joint Injuries
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Anxiety / Depression
  • Fatigue

What are peptides?

Peptides are proteins composed of amino acid chains that occur naturally within the body, which can be chemically synthesized or derived naturally to produce intended therapeutic outcomes. Examples of commonly known peptides include: insulin, oxytocin, semaglutide, and tirzepatide.

Are they FDA-approved?

There are HUNDREDS of brand-name peptide based medications that exist on the market today, many of which are used for immunotherapy, gastrointestinal concerns, tumor/cancer growth, weight gain, diabetes, and skincare. We offer peptides that are dispensed from compounding pharmacies to assist with cost and availability. The pharmacies purchase raw materials from FDA-registered manufacturers and synthesize the formulas in cleanrooms that are compliant with USP 797 and 800 standards, and test their products with 3rd party labs for potency, sterility, and endotoxin screening.

I'm intrigued; what are the next steps?

Contact us via telephone or schedule a consultation online to meet with our advanced practice nurse (APN) for a 60 minute consultation. This includes:
  • Inbody composition analysis
  • Blood pressure, heart rate
  • Physical exam
  • Discussion of medical / surgical / family history
  • Bloodwork + Urine obtained on-site (processed via Labcorp/Quest through your insurance)
  • 30 minute follow-up phone call with recommended treatment plan

Do you accept insurance?

Due to the length of time spent with each patient, individualized approach to care, continuing education, and training required to offer this specialized service, we do not accept insurance for any consultation or follow-up appointment fees. However, bloodwork or urine sent to a lab of your choosing will be billed through your insurance.

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LH Lean Program Journey

Screening Process:

In-State (NJ ONLY) Screening Process:

  1. Submit the Patient Inquiry Form

  2. Fax or email a copy of your driver’s license and insurance card (front & back) to lhlean@lhmedspa.com or (973) 735-2645.

  3. A required TSH/thyroid panel and CMP/Comprehensive Metabolic Panel will be ordered by one of our Nurse Practitioners.

    1. These panels can be ordered to Labcorp, Quest OR you can schedule a convenient appointment at our Madison office to have your blood drawn. ($50 draw fee applies)

  4. No insurance?

    1. You may purchase a panel out-of-pocket without an e-script through Labcorp Link

CMP https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel

TSH https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/thyroid-stimulating-hormone-tsh-test

  1. The inquiry form and  labs are reviewed by our APN within 3-5 business days

  2. You will receive an email from LH Lean admin with your candidacy for the LH Lean Program.

Out Of State Screening Process:

  1. Submit the Patient Inquiry Form

  2. Fax or email the required labs (below) and a copy of your driver’s license to lhlean@lhmedspa.com or (973)735-2645.

    1. Required labs: A TSH/thyroid panel and CMP/Comprehensive Metabolic Panel that has been drawn in the last 6 months.

  3. Don’t have recent lab work? Contact your primary provider to request labs.

    1. You may also purchase a panel out-of-pocket without an e-script through Labcorp Link

CMP https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/comprehensive-metabolic-panel

TSH https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/lab-tests/thyroid-stimulating-hormone-tsh-test

  1. The inquiry form and labs are reviewed by our APN within 3-5 business days

  2. You will receive an email from LH Lean admin with your candidacy for the LH Lean Program.

Consultation Process:
  • Candidates are scheduled for a 30-minute consultation with an APN to begin a trial period of 4 weeks.
    • Consultation: $125
    • 4 week trial period: $600
  • Consultations consist of a history & physical, body composition analysis, description of the program, and administration of your first injection.
  • Payment for the 4 week trial period will be reconciled at the conclusion of your consultation.
Program Continuation:
  • After the 4-week trial period, you will receive a 12-week supply throughout your journey to mitigate shipping costs and gaps in care.
    • There is a 7-10 day turnaround time from Rx submission to arrival of medication.
    • A Fed-Ex shipping notification will arrive via email 24 hours prior to delivery
  • Medication cannot be returned to the pharmacy; therefore, it is non-refundable.
  • The flexibility of LH Lean allows for the following options:
    • Visit us weekly to discuss symptoms, progress, dosing, and receive your injection from an APN or RN
    • Self-administer your medication weekly at home using dosage guidance from our medical staff
    • Visit us monthly at LH to allow medical staff to draw up your medication for storage at your personal home to allow for self-administration
  • You will meet with an APN in-person or via telehealth on a monthly basis to discuss dosing, symptoms, progress, and treatment recommendations.
    • It is recommended that you visit LH to use our complimentary InBody analysis device during your monthly follow-ups.
  • A comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP) is required every 6 months while participating in the LH Lean Program to evaluate blood sugar, kidney function, electrolytes, and liver function.

**PLEASE COMMUNICATE ANY ELECTIVE OR PLANNED PROCEDURES/SURGERIES TO THE MEDICAL STAFF DURING YOUR VISIT. PER THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU PAUSE SEMAGLUTIDE INJECTIONS 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO RECEIVING ANESTHESIA.**

Ending Treatment:
  • Many patients remain on a maintenance dose for weeks to months prior to ending treatment.
  • Each dosing plan is customized to each patient’s goals and tolerance
  • It is NOT recommended that you cease treatment without medical guidance, which will include a recommended “weaning off” schedule.
  • Treatment conclusion may occur over a 4, 8, or 12-week period. Allow our medical staff to make recommendations based on your current dosing, timeline, and tolerance.
  • An End-of-Program check-in with an APN will provide guidance for weaning off, maintenance while off the medication, and potential for restarting the program in the future, if desired.

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