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Have 5.8 Height. Want To Increase Height. Can Steroids Be Used Without Effecting Liver And Sperm?
Hi my name is.chinna my hiegth is 5.8 my age is 21 im very depressed about my hiegth i had made several failure attempts iam an indian i like to.have limb strechening surgery but it is too expensive for me i can afford up to 2 lakhs in inraian currency so im thinking of to use steroids with effecting my liver and sperm can u help.me plzz
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
Hi Chinna,
For a person of your age I am sorry to inform you, there is currently no medicine which can increase your height.
Steroids will only add muscle bulk with a lot of complication but not do anything to increase your height.
My height is 5' 3" and I am very happy with it. Also my wife is 2" taller than me and it makes no difference to me.
I take out a lot of time in the gym, and have a 15" biceps, without steroids.
My suggestion for you is to take inspiration from many more like me out there.
Wishing you good health
For a person of your age I am sorry to inform you, there is currently no medicine which can increase your height.
Steroids will only add muscle bulk with a lot of complication but not do anything to increase your height.
My height is 5' 3" and I am very happy with it. Also my wife is 2" taller than me and it makes no difference to me.
I take out a lot of time in the gym, and have a 15" biceps, without steroids.
My suggestion for you is to take inspiration from many more like me out there.
Wishing you good health
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Hi Mr.Chinna, thanks for writing to HCM.
This is just to let you know that the average height of an indian adult is 5.4 inches. And you are definitely above that level.
The height of a person is mainly determined by the GENETIC make up of their parents. So if you parents are of short stature, you cannot grow like a bamboo spike.
Also, all the limb lengthening procedures are cumbersome and are associated with numerous complications. Use of steroids will have detrimental effect on all the body systems and so should not be used without doctors advice.
Be happy with what you have and dont be greedy.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
This is just to let you know that the average height of an indian adult is 5.4 inches. And you are definitely above that level.
The height of a person is mainly determined by the GENETIC make up of their parents. So if you parents are of short stature, you cannot grow like a bamboo spike.
Also, all the limb lengthening procedures are cumbersome and are associated with numerous complications. Use of steroids will have detrimental effect on all the body systems and so should not be used without doctors advice.
Be happy with what you have and dont be greedy.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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