Peptide Therapy Fort Lauderdale: at Modugenics Integrative Wellness, peptide therapy is considered only after a physician reviews your medical history, symptoms, and lab results. It is one possible part of a personalized plan, not a first step for everyone.
What peptides are
Peptides are short chains of amino acids that act as signaling molecules in the body. Some peptide medications are FDA-approved for specific conditions. Others are prepared by compounding pharmacies or used off-label, which means for a purpose other than the one the FDA approved. The regulatory status and the amount of human research differ from one peptide to the next.
Why peptides are part of our program
Peptides give our physicians more tools to individualize care after your evaluation. They are used alongside, not instead of, hormone optimization, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and monitoring. Because peptide products differ in approval status, evidence, and risk, we choose each one case by case and explain the details before you decide.
Peptides we may discuss
Semaglutide and tirzepatide
These are GLP-1-based medications. FDA-approved products containing them are used for type 2 diabetes and for chronic weight management in qualifying adults. Whether one is appropriate depends on your health history, other medications, and goals, and they can cause side effects such as nausea and other digestive problems. Your physician will explain which product is used and its FDA status.
Sermorelin
Sermorelin is a growth hormone-releasing hormone analog. A sermorelin product was once FDA-approved but is no longer marketed. Today it is available only from compounding pharmacies, and compounded products are not FDA-approved. Its use in healthy adults is not an FDA-approved use, and the benefits and long-term safety in that setting are not well established.
Gonadorelin
Gonadorelin is a form of gonadotropin-releasing hormone. It is sometimes used in men who take testosterone therapy, which is an off-label use. Products available today are compounded and are not FDA-approved.
Bremelanotide
Bremelanotide is FDA-approved (as Vyleesi) for premenopausal women with acquired, generalized hypoactive sexual desire disorder. Any other use, including use in men, is off-label, and compounded versions are not FDA-approved.
FDA rules on compounded peptides are changing, and availability can change with them. Your physician will tell you the current status of any option we discuss.
Peptide Therapy Fort Lauderdale: how we approach it
- Evaluation first. We review your history and goals, perform an exam, and order labs.
- Options discussed. Your physician explains whether peptides make sense, along with alternatives such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and other treatments.
- Informed decision. If a peptide is appropriate, we explain its regulatory status, potential benefits, risks, and side effects before you decide.
- Monitoring. We follow up, repeat testing when indicated, and adjust or stop treatment as needed.
Safety and regulation
Peptide therapy is not right for everyone. People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or who have certain medical conditions, may not be candidates, and your physician will review this with you. Results vary, and no outcome is guaranteed.
How peptides fit with age management
Peptides are only one option within our age management program, alongside hormone optimization, nutrition, and lab-guided supplements.
Frequently asked questions
Is peptide therapy FDA-approved?
It depends on the peptide. Some products are approved for specific uses, and others are compounded or used off-label. We tell you the status of any option we discuss.
Does peptide therapy replace hormone therapy?
No. They are different treatments. After your evaluation, your physician may discuss one, both, or neither.
Where do I start if I have erectile dysfunction?
Men looking for help with erectile dysfunction can begin at Concierge Men’s Wellness, our men’s health clinic.
Schedule a consultation
Book your free consultation through our contact page or call (954) 323-8684.
This page is for education and is not medical advice. Treatment decisions are made with your physician after an evaluation.