Comments on: Should Adults Receive Growth Hormone Treatment?

By: ahmet koca

ahmet koca — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:55:27 +0000

Dear Mr. Pepper, First of all thank you very much for this great journal which have already lightened me on the growth issue.

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.

By: Dr. G. Pepper

Dr. G. Pepper — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:21:56 +0000

Lorraine

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.

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 10:30:54 +0000

I’m 21 years old and am only 4 “10. Is there any way that HGH injections could help me grow a couple of inches? Please respond back to my question because I need to know if its too late since I already hit puberty.

By: arjhay

arjhay — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:36:01 +0000

Hi, I’m 5′6 18 1/2 years old and was wondering is it possible for me to reach 6 foot with HGH injections? My mother is 5′1 and my father is 5′7.

By: anoinette ivery

anoinette ivery — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:28:45 +0000

hi im 28 years old im very attractive but im only 5′1 and im still taller than my mom and aunt so im not sure if i can get taller jus by takeing growth hormones but i would like to be about 5′4 atleast what would be the best product for me as a black woman

By: kelly

kelly — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:30:30 +0000

I just found out I have aghd.I am 5′3 and aged 22,and a female will ght make me any taller?

By: kuzuryu

kuzuryu — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:30:37 +0000

hi im going to turn up 21 this year and im barely 5*7 and i cant just live with myself and im thinking of taking growth hormones for height purpuse, i know a few people at my age who have taken some and grew up max about 9, 10 CM should i take it to??

By: Dee

Dee — Thu, 28 May 2009 18:57:18 +0000

Hi I am 20 years old and barely 4ft 10in. I did not start my periods until age 18. I was wondering if there is hope for growth. I am really hoping i can still grow some how. Is it possible to grow any taller

Thanks

By: Sachith

Sachith — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:10:48 +0000

Im 22 years old , just 152 cm tall…,I seriuosly am mentally affected that i do not posses at least miniimum average growth, I fail to socialise with people due to this fact and also my relationship in highly affect and my life in dissapointing and imbalance.

I wish to achieve some hieght,,please reply
I so waiting for it
thank you.

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 21:24:19 +0000

Hi, I’m 5′8 17 1/2 years old and was wondering is it possible for me to reach 6 foot with HGH injections? My mother is 5′1 and my father is 5′6.