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Side Effects of Human Growth Hormone Injections

Human growth hormone (HGH) is being advertised as one of the miracle drugs of this century. However, along with the touted benefits of using human growth hormone Injections, there are also many potential side effects.

  1. Heart Effects

    • Human growth hormone injections may play a part in contributing to heart disease. While they may not cause heart disease, the fact that they may make it worse is a potential side effect.

    Pain

    • Human growth hormone injections may cause severe pain in the joints and muscles.

    Swelling

    • Another common complaint among those who use human growth hormone injections is swelling. It is not uncommon for arms and legs to swell and feel uncomfortable. Many men have also reported enlargement of breast tissue as a side effect.

    Insulin Levels

    • Diabetes is one side effect of human growth hormone injections that can be life threatening. Monitoring your insulin levels is very important if using HGH injections.

    Lack of Natural Production

    • The most troubling side effect is the body's response to HGH injections. You naturally produce some HGH on your own, but when you take HGH injections, your body may slow its own production of HGH so that you are will not produce enough to meet your natural need for it.

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