Reduced muscle mass or difficulty building strength

Losing muscle mass and struggling to build strength are not simply signs of aging. These changes are often driven by declining testosterone and growth hormone - hormones that begin to fall in a man's thirties and continue declining over time. At Renew Health and Wellness, we evaluate the hormonal root cause so we can treat the problem at its source.

Dr. Jennifer Redmond, CNP, DNP evaluates muscle loss and physical performance through a comprehensive hormonal assessment. She looks at:

• Free and total testosterone

• SHBG and IGF-1

• Growth hormone markers

• Thyroid function

• Metabolic health markers

Bio-identical testosterone therapy is the cornerstone of treatment for men with confirmed deficiency. It directly stimulates muscle protein synthesis, activates satellite cells in muscle tissue, and improves exercise capacity, recovery, and body composition. Most patients see meaningful improvements in strength, exercise tolerance, and lean mass within three to six months of properly dosed therapy.

For additional support, growth hormone peptide therapy using CJC-1295 with Ipamorelin may be added once testosterone levels are optimized. This enhances the anabolic, repair, and metabolic functions that growth hormone provides. Our registered dietitian provides nutritional guidance focused on adequate protein intake, leucine sufficiency, and key micronutrients for muscle synthesis. Resistance training is also recommended as a clinical priority, since exercise and hormone optimization work together.

Loss of muscle mass and strength is a treatable hormonal condition. At Renew Health and Wellness, we approach it with the seriousness it deserves.