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What The Adverse Effects Of Taking Oxandrolone Treatment During Puberty?
Question: Dear Doctor,
When i was a teen start of puberty, i had some oxandrolone treatment to boost my height. I was told there are no side effects.
But then i discovered oxandrolone is a weak derivative of testosterone. So its possible it reacted with other parts of my body and not just long bones ( to boost the height)
Lets suppose it did play a role in increasing size of my larynx cartilage. I read somewhere cartilage collagen turnover is long lived ( 300 years) . Other places suggest collagen turns over every few months.
A few months turnover would make me happy, as it means any effect from the oxandrolone has long been gone and replaced by new collagen. Or is this not correct? Which is correct?
Please advise
Best Regards
When i was a teen start of puberty, i had some oxandrolone treatment to boost my height. I was told there are no side effects.
But then i discovered oxandrolone is a weak derivative of testosterone. So its possible it reacted with other parts of my body and not just long bones ( to boost the height)
Lets suppose it did play a role in increasing size of my larynx cartilage. I read somewhere cartilage collagen turnover is long lived ( 300 years) . Other places suggest collagen turns over every few months.
A few months turnover would make me happy, as it means any effect from the oxandrolone has long been gone and replaced by new collagen. Or is this not correct? Which is correct?
Please advise
Best Regards
Brief Answer:
Few months -during puberty.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The larynx cartilage turnover in humans usually varies from few months to 1-2 years. Its turnover varies with the age of the person. As the person ages the turnover may slow down. At puberty it is not likely to be more than few months. So, you need not worry. The effect would have long gone by now.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Few months -during puberty.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The larynx cartilage turnover in humans usually varies from few months to 1-2 years. Its turnover varies with the age of the person. As the person ages the turnover may slow down. At puberty it is not likely to be more than few months. So, you need not worry. The effect would have long gone by now.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Brief Answer:
Applies to all components of cartilage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
There are no specific studies done that can detect the effect of steroids on each type of cell. The time span of 1-2 years is an expert opinion and it generally applies to all the components of cartilage. I do not have any specific studies available online for reference.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Applies to all components of cartilage.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
There are no specific studies done that can detect the effect of steroids on each type of cell. The time span of 1-2 years is an expert opinion and it generally applies to all the components of cartilage. I do not have any specific studies available online for reference.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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