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Short Stature

2018-01-06 08:20:38
I think I am a mesomorph 5'3" .Age is 17 years. I have a great muscle mass but I lack normal height .How can I increase height?
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Get your free testosterone checked, if its hormonal issue can be corrected and there is slight chance that you may gain height , if its normal then unfortunately you have to just to live with the avg height. Seek an endocrinologist help.

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