Whether it is worthwhile to try GH treatment for an inch or two is pretty much a personal decision between your family and your doctor.

If your daughter is having a regular menstrual cycle the low FSH is probably of no clinical significance, in my opinion.

Let us know how things turn out. Best of luck.

Dr. P.

Again, thank you very much for your kind comments, attention and this wonderful journal.

From what you describe your daughter is 2 years into puberty and past the age where growth hormone can increase height, as explained by your endocrinologist.

What remains unanswered is whether your daughter is actually growth hormone deficient. I imagine she had growth hormone and IGF levels measured, correct? Also, what is the significance of the microadenoma. Many of these have no effect on the pituitary, hormones etc. but sometimes they can produce hormones which can disrupt normal body function. What were you told about your daughter’s case?

As you know these comments are for general educational purposes and are not meant as medical advice.

Gary Pepper, M.D., Editor-in-Chief, Metabolism.com

I am 26 years old boy. I am now 173 cm ( 5′7 f). But in deed I was able to reach max up to 160 cm until age 18. But after 20 years old I have started to grow rapidly. In the same time I was using Pharmaton vitamin. And I have continued to grow until 23 years old and reach to 173. Is there any relations between growth and Pharmaton vitamin ?

So I wonder that if the bones growth plates become sealed then, how was I able to grow until age of 23?? .

And if so, I think I can still grow by using GH. Please let me know if it will work or not.

And other question is:
Does GH used for Anti-Aging by keeping the body’s metobolism active? I mean keeping the formation of new cells. Because As I read from a journal, the GH propogates the formation of the new cells, so that slows the aging.

Thank you very much in advance for your kind help and answers.

From the time of birth we grow rapidly in good part due to the action of growth hormone which is released from the pituitary gland.

At puberty the release of testosterone in boys and estrogen in girls begins the process of final bone maturation. Children often experience a period of rapid growth known as a growth spurt at this time. Girls usually complete their growth spurt within a year or two of their first menstrual period. Boys tend to finish their growth phase when they are older compared to girls.

Growth ends because the areas of the bones known as the growth plates become sealed or fused. After that growth hormone has little effect to cause increased height. Bones in the face, feet and hands may still be susceptible to growth effects of growth hormone, with not particularly desirable results.

An adult who has not grown in a few years cannot generally get taller in response to growth hormone due to the fusion of their long bones. Taking HGH at this time is unlikely to give the height you desire.

Growth hormone later in life is likely to have other non-growth related benefits like preserving muscle and soft tissue and perhaps other general maintenance functions in the immune and central nervous systems.

I hope that helps answer your questions.

This information does not substitute for the advice of your own physician and is for general learning purposes only.