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Does Human Growth Hormone Help In Gaining Height?
Hello I have one question about human growth hormone, if it is being taken at the age of 18 will you get taller what so ever? And I understand that it s not recommended by anyone to take it at that age just want to know the benefits to the human body.
Tue, 27 Sep 2016
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Growth hormone may help you increase in height during growth, that is before the closure of the epiphyseal plates of bones.Usually, this occurs at an age of 18 to 21 in boys and 16 to 18 in girls.After closure, growth in height might not be achieved but you may however still gain gain.It is a drug that is advised on prescription.You may see the Doctor to judge the need for this drug.
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Thanks for posting on HCM
Growth hormone may help you increase in height during growth, that is before the closure of the epiphyseal plates of bones.Usually, this occurs at an age of 18 to 21 in boys and 16 to 18 in girls.After closure, growth in height might not be achieved but you may however still gain gain.It is a drug that is advised on prescription.You may see the Doctor to judge the need for this drug.
Hope this will help
Best regards
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