Peptides
Sermorelin: What It Is and Who It May Help
What is sermorelin?
Sermorelin is a prescription medication that helps your body release its own natural growth hormone. It works by signaling the pituitary gland (a small gland in your brain) to do what it already knows how to do—just more effectively.
Unlike growth hormone itself, sermorelin does not replace hormones from the outside. Instead, it encourages your body to make growth hormones in a more natural, balanced way.
Why is growth hormone important?
Growth hormone plays a role in many normal body functions, including:
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Energy and stamina
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Muscle maintenance and recovery
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Fat metabolism
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Sleep quality
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Overall physical resilience and well-being
As we age, growth hormone levels naturally decline. In some people, this decline is more noticeable and may contribute to symptoms that affect daily life.
Symptoms that may prompt an evaluation
Some patients seek evaluation because of ongoing symptoms such as:
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Persistent fatigue or low energy
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Poor sleep or non-restorative sleep
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Slower recovery after exercise or injury
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Loss of muscle tone or strength
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Increase in abdominal or central body fat
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“Brain fog” or reduced mental clarity
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A general sense of decreased vitality
These symptoms can have many causes, so a proper medical evaluation is essential.
How do we evaluate patients?
Sermorelin is not prescribed automatically. We start with a thorough medical evaluation, which may include:
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A detailed review of symptoms and medical history
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Physical examination
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Blood work, including a test called IGF-1, which helps estimate growth hormone activity
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Screening for other common causes of symptoms, such as thyroid issues, blood sugar problems, hormone imbalances, sleep disorders, or nutritional deficiencies
Our goal is to understand why you feel the way you do—not just to treat symptoms.
Who may be a candidate?
Sermorelin may be considered for patients who:
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Have symptoms consistent with reduced growth hormone activity
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Have supportive lab findings
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Have a healthy pituitary gland capable of responding to treatment
Have ruled out other more common or correctable causes of their symptoms
What sermorelin is not used for
We do not prescribe sermorelin solely for:
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Bodybuilding or athletic performance enhancement
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Cosmetic purposes
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General “anti-aging” without a medical reason
Treatment decisions are always based on medical appropriateness and patient safety.
How is sermorelin taken?
Sermorelin is typically given as a small subcutaneous injection, similar to an insulin injection. Many patients take it in the evening, based on how the body naturally releases growth hormone.
Dosing is individualized, and treatment is monitored closely.
Monitoring and follow-up
If treatment is started, we monitor:
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How you feel (energy, sleep, recovery, quality of life)
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Any side effects
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Periodic lab values when appropriate
If a patient does not experience meaningful benefit, therapy is reassessed or discontinued.
Important notes about care
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Sermorelin is a prescription medication
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It may be compounded depending on availability
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Treatment requires medical oversight and follow-up
We operate as a direct-pay clinic and do not accept insurance (labs and medications may be billed separately through outside vendors)
Our approach
Our focus is not just on prescribing medications, but on understanding the root cause of symptoms, educating patients, and using therapies responsibly when they are medically appropriate.
If you’re wondering whether sermorelin is right for you, the first step is a proper medical evaluation. Start your evaluation by Booking Online.
Combine Peptides With Other Services Health Optimize Health
Peptide therapy is rarely used as a standalone treatment. When medically appropriate, it is most effective when combined with other services that address the root causes of fatigue, poor recovery, metabolic dysfunction, and hormonal imbalance.
At Mabry Medical, peptide therapy is integrated into a personalized care plan designed to support long-term health—not just short-term symptom relief.
Hormone Evaluation & Optimization
Many patients considering peptide therapy also benefit from a comprehensive hormone evaluation. Imbalances in testosterone, thyroid function, cortisol, or other hormones can significantly affect energy, sleep, body composition, and recovery.
Coordinating peptide therapy with hormone optimization services or testosterone replacement may help support:
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Improved energy and stamina
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Better sleep quality
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Lean muscle maintenance
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Overall physical resilience
Medical Weight Loss & Metabolic Health
Metabolic health plays a major role in how the body responds to peptide therapy. Conditions such as insulin resistance and excess visceral fat can limit progress if left unaddressed.
Combining peptide therapy with our medical weight loss program allows for a more comprehensive approach that may support:
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Improved fat metabolism
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Preservation of lean muscle mass
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Better metabolic efficiency
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Sustainable weight management
Nutrition & Professional-Grade Supplements
Peptides rely on adequate nutrition and micronutrient support to work effectively. Nutrient deficiencies can impair muscle recovery, hormone signaling, and overall treatment response.
When appropriate, we incorporate guidance on nutrition and access to professional-grade supplements to help support:
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Tissue repair and recovery
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Muscle maintenance
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Cellular and metabolic health
