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Wants To Increase Height. Is There Any Growth Hormone Injection Which Will Help Me?
hi doctor..i am 22 year old guy..i am very much concerned for my height.i am only 5 5 ..i want to increase my height by 2-3 inches atleast.What is the best possible way to do that???is there any therapy??or any growth hormone injection or something like that??i am in ...do u know any good doctors who can help me out??
Wed, 26 Dec 2012
Hello,
Height is genetically determined and you cannot increase your height at this point of time. Epiphyseal closure which is completed at around 18 years of age results in stoppage of growth in males. No hormones would increase your height and on the contrary might be detrimental to your health! There are a few surgical procedures but these are not done because of the fear of complications.
Height is genetically determined and you cannot increase your height at this point of time. Epiphyseal closure which is completed at around 18 years of age results in stoppage of growth in males. No hormones would increase your height and on the contrary might be detrimental to your health! There are a few surgical procedures but these are not done because of the fear of complications.
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