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Low height problem.

2017-05-10 13:14:12
I'm 21,can i use growth hormone for increase in height,i'm not sure my physis is closed or not.is there any side effect of hgh therapy in this age
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Yes high hormone level can lead to premature closure of physis.

Answered2017-05-10 15:23:39

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