Growth Hormone Injections For Height- 875 Questions Answered

My 20 year old son is shorter than most of his friends. My wife and I both are short. I want to consider growth hormone injections for him to grow and to have better height. Is it really effective and what are the benefits of taking it, does it have side-effects also?

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Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

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Growth hormone is effective only when it is used before 21 years to a certain extent like any other medicines if not properly given Side Effects then come ... Read More

Im 17.3 right now i want to take growth hormone injection for height/ gym maybe my height get increase i don't know but still wanna try it

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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I am a 15 year old boy. My height is less compared to my classmates. I feel very low on confidence in my life. It is affecting me. I read about the growth hormone in my textbook. I am curious about knowing how to increase growth hormone for my height?

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Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

Consultant Endocrinologist you will say whether growth hormones needed ... Read More

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.

Asked for Male, 20 Years 457 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

Respect person because of some infection my physical growth and maturation stoped at the of age of 13 now I'm 30 yr old can i take hormone injection from which my voice will become 30 yr old like and physical strength will become like 30 yr old man

Asked for Male, 31 Years 237 Views v

Dr. Apsia Ruhi Endocrinologist | Hyderabad

Height cannot be increased in any person if epiphyseal fusion occured. It can be increased by growth hormone injection before bone fusion. If it is taken after bone fusion u may develop features of ac ... Read More

How effective are growth hormones for a 24 year old person,if effective at all . Do they have any side effects ? Kindly also mention any other detail that one should know. Thank you.

Asked for Male, 24 Years 1367 Views v

Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

The homeopathic medicine acts mainly on three sites:- 1. Increase Growth Hormones Production a. The growth is not only dependent on genetic but hormones equally plays important role in body`s growth ... Read More

I am 20 my height is 5.6feet i want to increase height can i use hgh hormone till i grow my dad is 5.9feet mom is 161cm

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Dr. Harisha N L General Physician | Bangalore

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No you can't as it will have adverse effects...Exercise at least five times per week. By using exercises that help with gaining height, you will naturally increase the level of growth hormones in your ... Read More

I have a doubt that my friend was of approx. 5'3"foots but now he is 6'3"foots ,i think he had growth hormone, so plzz doctors give me right consult i want to grow 6 foots too

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Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

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Hi dear a homoeopathic constitutional treatment will give you best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance and permanent cure without any side effe ... Read More

My height growth has stopped Please suggest me something and how to take growth hormone injection

Asked for Male, 19 Years 213 Views v

Dr. R.Ravindranath Diabetologist | Chennai

Consult endocrinologist ... Read More

I want to take growth hormone injection ... i want to increase my height by 4-6 inches ... i want doctors in pune for the same

Asked for Male, 17 Years 1682 Views v

Mr. Samrit Kumar Swain Occupational Therapist | Chennai

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First be sure if u want to do this,because hormonal therapy has lots of side effects with it ... Read More

My daughter is 3 years old. After comg from.school, she sleeps for 2 hours during the day time from around 4 pm to 6 pm. But she goes to bed late at night, after 11 or sometimes after 12 . My concern is : Is it compulsory for kids to sleep during the day? What is the best time for kids of her age to sleep so that she has a good height growth. Also

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Asked for Female, 32 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Kedarnath Sasanoor Dietitian/Nutritionist | Hubli

Hello, thanks for your question. At 3 years, daytime sleep is not compulsory. Children need about 10–13 hours of total sleep in 24 hours. A late evening nap (4–6 pm) often causes late night sleep, whi ... Read More

My working hours is 9 hours (night shift) . I'm diabetic type 1 from 2012 and I want to increase my height. I also want my hair grow , thicker and long. Is this possible?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 79 Views v

Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

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Hi doctors can anyone tell me that can I grow more My growth plates x-rays are attached I'm around 177 cm tall right now. My father is is 184 cm tall. My mother is 163 cm tall. Is there any possibility that can my height grow more? Can I reach around 182 cm I'm right now 16 years, 9 months old

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Yes, growth is possible till 20 years ... Read More

Dear Doctor, My daughter is 09 years old, her birth weight was 3.4 Kgs. After passing years she gradually lost her weight and when she came to 3 years she looked like a malnutrition baby. We thought that it is ok and also thought to give good and balanced diet. Only the problem is she never feels hungry. She never asks for food and even water also.

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Ms. Mini Thomas Dietitian/Nutritionist | Chennai

Good evening, Kindly consult a paediatrician for any underlying cause. Contact personally for a customized well balanced diet chart. Mini Thomas Clinical dietician ... Read More

My height is not increasing . Can you plz suggest some solution. And Is my weight correct according to my height ?

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can someone pls suggest best medicine for fast height growth for my daughter...she is almost 9 but only 115cm...m very very scared...no health issues at all...just height is less...we parents are 5ft 4in and 6ft...pls suggest something for fast height growth

Asked for Female, 31 Years 366 Views v

Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

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Myself 18 yr female. Its been I guess 3 to 4 years my growth stopped. My height has been only 4.8 ft which is very less. I want to increase my height . I guess I may have thyroid because I am dealing with excessive weight gain , irregular period and super tiredness or sleepy. Is it possible to increase my height any how by treating if there is thyr

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Asked for Female, 18 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

I'm a 17 year old male, my height is 5'1 right now. I got an x-ray for left wrist at the age of 16 years and 6 months and it was 12 years or more then. My father is 5'3 inches and my mother is 5'2 or 5'1 inches tall, I can't say her height because she's no more.

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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia Orthopedic surgeon | Ahmedabad

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Its natural Nobody have control over it ... Read More

My son is 10 years old . My worry is about his height because my height is only 5 feet ,his father height is 5.7 feet. I want a homoeopathic medicine to increase his height without any side effects.

Asked for Male, 10 Years 409 Views v

Dr. Tushita Thakur Homoeopath | Delhi

A balanced diet and stretching excercise like swimming or badminton will help him. Medicines are not required unless he has a medical concern. ... Read More

I was twelve when my father gave me height increase pills which led to hormonal imbalance and my facial hairs starts growing and overall growth but the height did not grow at suitable rate. My height is same from 14. Now I am 18 . I have the same small height. Is there any chance I can get a few inches

Asked for Male, 18 Years 284 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

Hello I'm 17 year 5 months old my height is 5'8 did my height will still increases my dad height is 5'7 my mom height is 4'5 how can I grow 6 feet taller please give me answer 😔.

Asked for Male, 17 Years 294 Views v

Dr. Pooja Nain General Physician | New Delhi

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Hii...growth and height completly depends on genetics and growth plate fusion...for further enquiry,please consult...thank u ... Read More

Hi, I'm 20 years old Actually I want to grow my height at least 4 inches But don't know What to do And how to do Besides I have a fear that what if I get some other side effects by doing this treatment?

Asked for Female, 20 Years 248 Views v

Dr. Harsh Upadhyay General Physician | Lucknow

Growth plates at this age are majorly fused so increasing height is not possible medically. Only chance is surgical which again is not recommended as it possesses various complications. ... Read More

Which type of side effects height growth injections has What problems will my body have after taking height growth injection

Asked for Female, 17 Years 101 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

We took hormones while trying to get pregnant like HUCOG injection or progynova , does they effect female body adversely anyhow?

Asked for Female, 34 Years 67 Views v

Dr. Nirav Jetani Gynecologist | Vadodara

No ... Read More

I read some theories claiming that height growth in males is still possible till 27-30 age considering spine & thigh growth, giving a slight possibility of gaining 2 inches. Is it true that height can still be increased without limb-lengthening surgery? If so, whom should I consult, ayurveda doctor, homeopathy doctor, endocrinologist or an orth

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Asked for Male, 24 Years 321 Views v

Dr. Gunjan Saini Sexologist | Haridwar

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Take proper knowledge about this first Call us ... Read More

I want to know that my growth plates are open or not and if it is open the what %age it is open and how much inches of height can I gain.

Asked for Male, 18 Years 360 Views v

Dr. Sourabh Patil Orthopedist | Mumbai

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On given xray it seems it is closed/fused now...still you can do other bone x-rays to confirm the closure. ... Read More

I'm 22 years old 5'3 in height. I want to increase 3 inches. Is it possible? I've talked to a guy from a company named bione , that claims they can help me increase 3 inches in 3 months by taking this height growth protein (ayurvedic), bone density increase and a acupressure shoe sole with diet and exercise. Is their claim right? Is it possible t

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Asked for Male, 22 Years 279 Views v

Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

Not possible ... Read More

I am male 17 y/o (90kg, 5'7"). Are there any chances that my height might grow. I don't know the current condition of my growth plates. According to my weight I don't look that obese. Most of my weight is in muscle and bones. No workout till now.

Asked for Male, 18 Years 86 Views v

Dr. Gaurij Hood General Physician | Valsad

Depends on your familial height, your height can grow till 18 yrs if do proper exercise and diet.Kindly consult for discussion. ... Read More

My amh level is 0.5, last cycle i take 5 hmg 75 injection but no egg growth now what will i do this cycle again can I take HMG injection give some idea

Asked for Female, 23 Years 774 Views v

Dr. Vijaya Gupta Gynecologist | Chandigarh

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AMH levels are too low You need to proceed with donor egg ... Read More

I'm 20 yr old now . my height is 5'5" .my parents height are 5'0" and 5'5" . Is there any possibility by which my height can be increased . What are the investigations I have to do and the different types of management for it ? TQ .

Asked for Male, 20 Years 221 Views v

Dr. Danish Qureshi General Physician | Jaipur

After 20 years usually height doesn't increase but still with some exercises you can increase a small amount of 1 to 2 inch. Please consult ... Read More

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My 20 year old son is shorter than most of his friends. My wife and I both are short. I want to consider growth hormone injections for him to grow and to have better height. Is it really effective and what are the benefits of taking it, does it have side-effects also?

Im 17.3 right now i want to take growth hormone injection for height/ gym maybe my height get increase i don't know but still wanna try it

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I am a 15 year old boy. My height is less compared to my classmates. I feel very low on confidence in my life. It is affecting me. I read about the growth hormone in my textbook. I am curious about knowing how to increase growth hormone for my 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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I am 20 my height is 5.6feet i want to increase height can i use hgh hormone till i grow my dad is 5.9feet mom is 161cm

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I want to take growth hormone injection ... i want to increase my height by 4-6 inches ... i want doctors in pune for the same

My working hours is 9 hours (night shift) . I'm diabetic type 1 from 2012 and I want to increase my height. I also want my hair grow , thicker and long. Is this possible?

Hi doctors can anyone tell me that can I grow more My growth plates x-rays are attached I'm around 177 cm tall right now. My father is is 184 cm tall. My mother is 163 cm tall. Is there any possibility that can my height grow more? Can I reach around 182 cm I'm right now 16 years, 9 months old

My height is not increasing . Can you plz suggest some solution. And Is my weight correct according to my height ?

Can someone pls suggest best medicine for fast height growth for my daughter...she is almost 9 but only 115cm...m very very scared...no health issues at all...just height is less...we parents are 5ft 4in and 6ft...pls suggest something for fast height growth

I'm a 17 year old male, my height is 5'1 right now. I got an x-ray for left wrist at the age of 16 years and 6 months and it was 12 years or more then. My father is 5'3 inches and my mother is 5'2 or 5'1 inches tall, I can't say her height because she's no more.

My son is 10 years old . My worry is about his height because my height is only 5 feet ,his father height is 5.7 feet. I want a homoeopathic medicine to increase his height without any side effects.

Hello I'm 17 year 5 months old my height is 5'8 did my height will still increases my dad height is 5'7 my mom height is 4'5 how can I grow 6 feet taller please give me answer 😔.

Hi, I'm 20 years old Actually I want to grow my height at least 4 inches But don't know What to do And how to do Besides I have a fear that what if I get some other side effects by doing this treatment?

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We took hormones while trying to get pregnant like HUCOG injection or progynova , does they effect female body adversely anyhow?

I want to know that my growth plates are open or not and if it is open the what %age it is open and how much inches of height can I gain.

I am male 17 y/o (90kg, 5'7"). Are there any chances that my height might grow. I don't know the current condition of my growth plates. According to my weight I don't look that obese. Most of my weight is in muscle and bones. No workout till now.

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I'm 20 yr old now . my height is 5'5" .my parents height are 5'0" and 5'5" . Is there any possibility by which my height can be increased . What are the investigations I have to do and the different types of management for it ? TQ .

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