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Will Human Growth Hormone make a 16 year old taller?

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john61532
john61532

I'm 16 years old and 5'7 I have not grown significantly for 3 years. My Dad is 5'10 and my mother 5'6. As in the title my question is would injecting human growth hormone result in any additional height. I understand 5'7 isnt tiny but it is significantly smaller than my expected height (5'9 to 5'11) and like most kids my age i want to be as tall as possible.

Thanks,

John

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  • nikki1230
    nikki1230 john61532

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    I really don't think that will spurt your growth. You'll be as tall as you're going to be. A supplement is not going to alter that. Plus, you really don't need to mess with that stuff. Talk to your doctor about your concern. Don't take it upon yourself to fix it. That stuff changes a lot of things plus can make you act like an a** lol. Trust me I've dated roid heads.
    • john61532
      john61532 nikki1230

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      Thanks for the fast reply. Only reason I want to take it is I think being taller would make me more confident, attractive, employable, intimidating etc. So it is mostly just an insecurity, but honestly even the chance of getting a couple more inches seems worth the risk. Plus HGH is different to roids it stimulates growth in bones more than muscle and i have'nt seen anything about being angry online. 

      Anyway ill try talkling to my GP about it

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