Genetherapy

Stephanie is professional, personable, and a joy to be around. She puts you right at ease. Explains all procedures. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of her profession.

(Injectable and hormone patient TS from Awendaw)

I really bonded with Stephanie! She explained things so well. I am looking forward to seeing her again

(Hormone patient- MS from James Island)

Stephanies the best!

(hormone and injectable patient BR from Mount Pleasant)

Stephanie is a life changer! I know my body well, and going through changes she makes me feel like I am not loosing my mind. Going to my regular OB doctor in regards to hormonal issues I have been told that what I am going through is not pre- menopausal. Wrong!!! Stephanie has me set up on hormone replacement therapy that has been a game changer. I feel great, I have a ton of energy and I most importantly I feel balanced all day long. Her knowledge and expertise is top notch! I highly recommend her. Not only is she knowledgeable, she goes the extra mile to explain things, she also gives you options to what you as a patient are comfortable with. I love that she supports the route (you as a patient) decides to do. I highly recommend Stephanie at Charleston Hormone Replacement and Aesthetic Services.

Hormone Patient

Stephanie Donovan is the absolute best at what she does. She takes her time to review your labs and to talk about any aesthetic procedures in detail so that you feel completely comfortable with what your goal is. Shes knowledgeable about the latest technology and knows how to customize the right solution just for you. I trust my face, lips, and everything with her!

Hormone Patient

Stephanie is amazing! Love the new office. She has helped me improve my quality of life so much I cant even explain how good I feel all the time now. Super friendly, professional, and always caring and super helpful. Cant recommend her enough!

Hormone Patient

Stephanie is amazing at what she does! She has changed my life with educating me on the importance of hormone therapy and has provided excellent care. She has a heart for what she does and truly cares about her patients.

Hormone Patient

Cannot say enough good things about my experience with Stephanie! She thoroughly takes the time to listen and care for her patients. The best in Charleston for injectables and hormones!

Hormone and Cosmetic Patient

So happy I finally found Steph again!!! She is the BEST in Charleston. Definitely give her a try for all your aesthetic needs as well womens health!! Hormone guru!!! Highly recommend !!!!

Aesthetic patient from Isle of Palms, SC

Everyone should get their levels checked at one or more points in life to optimize our health and general feeling of wellness and this is a great place to do it! The initial consult was very attentive and detailed. Stephanie spent a lot of time explaining my results so that I felt confident in the drivers of my symptoms and next steps I needed to take. Definitely recommend. 🙂

-Hormone Patient from Charleston, SC

I went today to have a pellet as Im visiting from out of town and it was time. I was nervous because it was my first time here and I wanted to make sure it would be pain-free. Stephanie was fantastic. Put my mind at ease. It was not painful at all and she was wonderful to deal with!

-Hormone Patient from Delray Beach, FL

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November 27th, 2023

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Hypopituitarism – Hormonal and Metabolic Disorders – Merck Manuals …

November 27th, 2023

Blood tests to measure hormone levels

An evaluation usually begins by measuring blood levels of the hormones that the pituitary gland produces (typically, thyroid-stimulating hormone, prolactin, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone) and at the same time measuring levels of the hormone produced by the target organs (typically, thyroid hormone, testosterone in men, and estrogen in women).

For example, a person with hypothyroidism due to failure of the pituitary gland has low levels of thyroid hormone and low or inappropriately normal levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone, which is produced by the pituitary gland. In contrast, a person with hypothyroidism due to failure of the thyroid gland itself has low levels of thyroid hormone and high levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone.

Growth hormone production by the pituitary is difficult to evaluate because no single blood level accurately reflects it. The body usually produces growth hormone in several bursts a night, and the hormone is quickly used. Thus, the blood level at any given moment does not indicate whether production is normal over the course of a day. Instead, doctors measure the levels of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) in the blood. Production of IGF-1 is controlled by growth hormone, and the level of IGF-1 tends to change slowly in proportion to the overall amount of growth hormone produced by the pituitary. In infants and young children, doctors may instead measure levels of a similar substance, IGF-binding protein type 3. Measurement of IGF-1 is not sufficient to make the diagnosis of growth hormone deficiency in adults, because people with normal levels may still have growth hormone deficiency. In many cases, a stimulation test to try to make the pituitary secrete growth hormone is used.

Because the levels of luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone fluctuate with the menstrual cycle, their measurement in women may be difficult to interpret. However, in postmenopausal women who are not taking estrogen, luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone levels normally are high. When they are found to be low, this can be an indication of pituitary damage or insufficiency of other hormones.

Production of ACTH is usually assessed by measuring the levels of its target hormone (cortisol) in response to stimuli, such as an injection of synthetic ACTH (ACTH stimulation test) or a low level of sugar in the blood after an insulin injection (insulin tolerance test). If the level of cortisol does not change and the level of ACTH in the blood is normal or low, a deficiency of ACTH production is confirmed.

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