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Human growth hormone for height
I want to try human growth hormone therapy to increase my height. I am 20 years old 5'5" and despite everyone telling me it's not possible I just want to give it a shot.
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Don't go for it ..your height is fine ..growth hormone therapy has its own side effects like diabetes, pancreatitis,gynaecomastia ,even on long term certain cancers can also devlop over a period of time ..avoid it ..
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Although gaining height is possible, it depends on whether or not your growth plates (epiphyseal plates) have fused or not. You would need an xray and a qualified Physician to determine that.
If you take GH without medical supervision, it may cause several side effects.
There may also be a significant weight increase.
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Please consult an Endocrinologist for the same.
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