Sermorelin TherapySupport Your Body's Own Growth Hormone
A physician-guided peptide protocol, designed around your goals and health history
Sermorelin is a peptide that signals your pituitary gland to produce and release your own growth hormone. At SkinArtMD Burnaby, Dr. Sharon Fong (CPSBC) prescribes Sermorelin only after a consultation and medical review, as part of an individualized, supervised protocol. Individual results vary.
A Signal for Your Own Growth Hormone
Sermorelin is a synthetic analogue of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH). Rather than introducing growth hormone from outside the body, it prompts the pituitary gland to produce and release its own — keeping the body's natural feedback loop intact.
At SkinArtMD, Sermorelin is always physician-prescribed and individualized. Dr. Fong reviews your goals and health history at consultation before any protocol is designed, and your response is followed over time. It is not a walk-in or off-the-shelf product.
Works With Your Biology
Stimulates your pituitary to release its own growth hormone in natural pulses, rather than replacing it directly.
Individualized, Not Off-the-Shelf
Dosing and schedule are matched to your goals and health history — designed at consultation, never from a standard menu.
Physician-Supervised Throughout
Prescribed and monitored by Dr. Sharon Fong (CPSBC), with follow-up to track your response and adjust the protocol.
The Science Behind Sermorelin
Sermorelin binds to receptors in the pituitary gland, prompting the natural, pulsatile release of growth hormone. Because the body's own growth hormone output tends to decline with age, a supervised protocol may help support these pathways. Effects range from subtle to more noticeable and vary by individual.
GHRH Receptor Signalling
Sermorelin mimics the body's own growth hormone-releasing hormone, acting on the pituitary rather than flooding the system with hormone from outside.
Preserves Natural Feedback
Because the pituitary still regulates output, your body's own feedback loop stays intact — a different approach from direct hormone replacement.
Pulsatile, Not Constant
Growth hormone is released in natural pulses, particularly overnight, in keeping with the body's normal rhythm.
Followed Over Time
Your response is tracked through follow-up visits so the protocol can be adjusted or paused based on how you are actually doing.
Who Sermorelin May Suit
Sermorelin is not for everyone. Candidacy is determined by Dr. Fong after a consultation and medical history review. The points below are a general guide, not a substitute for that assessment.
You May Be a Candidate If You Are:
- +An adult noticing age-related changes in energy, sleep quality, or recovery
- +Interested in a physician-supervised approach to supporting your own growth hormone
- +Looking for an individualized protocol rather than a one-size-fits-all program
- +Willing to attend a consultation and follow-up so your response can be monitored
- +Generally in good health, with no contraindicating conditions identified at consultation
It May Not Be Suitable If You:
- –Are pregnant or breastfeeding
- –Have active cancer or a history of certain cancers — discuss your full history with Dr. Fong
- –Have certain uncontrolled medical conditions identified during your review
- –Are unable to attend the consultation and follow-up the protocol requires
Your Consultation & Care Process
Sermorelin at SkinArtMD begins with a conversation, not a prescription. Every step is guided by Dr. Sharon Fong (CPSBC).
Before Anything Is Prescribed
Initial consultation: you discuss your goals, symptoms, and health history with Dr. Fong
Medical review: prior conditions, current medications, and relevant history are reviewed to check suitability
Where appropriate, baseline lab work may be recommended to inform the decision
Individualized plan: if Sermorelin is appropriate, Dr. Fong designs a protocol around your goals and explains what to realistically expect
Your questions answered: schedule, what the protocol involves, and likely cost are walked through before you decide
During Your Protocol
Getting Started
You begin at a conservative starting point so your response and tolerance can be assessed before any adjustment.
Ongoing Use
You follow the individualized schedule Dr. Fong sets, tracking how you feel — sleep, energy, recovery — along the way.
Follow-Up & Monitoring
Scheduled follow-ups let Dr. Fong review your progress and, where used, relevant lab markers to guide the protocol.
Review & Adjust
Based on your response and goals, the protocol is continued, adjusted, or paused — decisions are clinical, not automatic.
Ongoing Care
Keep your scheduled follow-up appointments so your protocol stays guided by how you are actually responding
Report any new or unexpected symptoms promptly so they can be reviewed
If you choose to stop, Dr. Fong advises on how to do so appropriately
Results build gradually and work best alongside good sleep, nutrition, and activity
Common Questions
What is Sermorelin used for?+
Sermorelin is used under physician supervision to support the body's own production of growth hormone. People explore it as part of a wellness and vitality protocol — often with interests around sleep quality, recovery, energy, and body composition. Because it works through your own pituitary, it is framed as support, not a guarantee. Individual results vary, and Dr. Fong sets realistic expectations at your consultation.
How is Sermorelin different from taking growth hormone directly?+
Growth hormone taken directly is introduced from outside the body and can override the body's own regulation. Sermorelin instead signals your pituitary to release its own growth hormone in natural pulses, keeping your feedback loop intact. Dr. Fong will explain which approach, if any, is appropriate for you.
Do I need a consultation first?+
Yes. Sermorelin is only prescribed after a consultation and medical history review with Dr. Sharon Fong (CPSBC). This is how suitability is determined and how an individualized protocol is designed — it is not a walk-in or off-the-shelf product.
How is Sermorelin taken?+
Protocols are individualized. Dr. Fong walks you through the schedule and what is involved at your consultation, and you receive clear guidance before starting. The specifics are matched to your protocol rather than a fixed template.
When might I notice anything?+
Timelines vary widely between individuals. Some people report changes in sleep or energy earlier, while other goals typically take longer and depend on consistency, lifestyle, and individual biology. Follow-up visits help track what is actually happening for you.
Are there side effects?+
As with any medical protocol, side effects are possible — most commonly mild reactions at the injection site. Some people notice temporary water retention or joint discomfort. Sermorelin is not suitable for everyone; contraindications such as a history of certain cancers are reviewed before it is prescribed. Report anything unexpected to the clinic.
Explore Sermorelin With Medical Guidance
Book a consultation with Dr. Sharon Fong (CPSBC) at SkinArtMD Burnaby. Your protocol — if appropriate — is designed around your goals and health history. Contact us for a personalized assessment.
