Peptides are active medications, so they can cause side effects such as injection‑site irritation, headaches, nausea, GI upset, fluid retention, joint aches, or changes in blood sugar, blood pressure, and lipids. There are also theoretical risks of stimulating existing tumors or benign growths, which is why Rejuvenate only uses medical‑grade products and screens carefully for cancer history and other contraindications before treatment.

Yes. At Rejuvenate, peptides are often layered thoughtfully with BHRT, thyroid support, and medical weight‑loss therapies to enhance results in energy, body composition, and healthy aging. Your provider reviews all medications, supplements, and diagnoses first, then designs a coordinated plan instead of “stacking” random peptides.

Most peptide plans in our clinic are time‑limited. For metabolic and healthy aging goals, programs commonly run 3–6 months with a formal check‑in to decide whether to continue, adjust, or pause. Injury‑repair or recovery‑focused peptides are usually shorter (weeks to a few months) and are stopped once the treatment goal is met.

The peptides used at Rejuvenate are synthetically made in regulated pharmacies but modeled after signaling molecules your body already uses for communication, repair, and metabolic regulation. This approach allows precise dosing and stability while still working with, not against, your body’s own physiology.

Yes, in the right candidate. Certain peptide classes—such as GLP‑1–based therapies and select metabolic or growth‑hormone–releasing peptides—can reduce appetite, improve satiety, and support fat loss with muscle preservation when combined with your nutrition and movement plan. In our Fort Dodge clinic, peptides are used as one tool inside a complete weight‑management strategy that also addresses insulin resistance, inflammation, sleep, and stress.

Peptide protocols at Rejuvenate are customized for both men and women and adjusted for factors such as prostate health, breast and uterine history, thyroid status, and whether you are pre‑, peri‑, or post‑menopausal. Because safety data are limited, peptide therapy is generally not used during pregnancy, when trying to conceive, or while breastfeeding.

Yes. Baseline lab work is a core requirement before starting peptide therapy in our practice. Typical testing includes a metabolic panel (kidney, liver, electrolytes), CBC, fasting glucose and/or HbA1c, lipids, thyroid function, and, when appropriate, hormone levels, IGF‑1, inflammatory markers, and age‑appropriate cancer screening. This allows your team at Rejuvenate to tailor the specific peptide, dose, and duration to your physiology.

Absolutely. Peptide therapy at Rejuvenate is not “set it and forget it.” Your provider schedules follow‑up visits and repeat labs—often around 1–3 months after starting, then periodically—to track progress, fine‑tune dosing, and stop or cycle therapy if side effects appear or benefits level off.