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Hi docs, would growth hormones make me taller if i just turned 21?
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No: Hi. No, by age 21, the growth plates in the long bones are fused, so you will not gain additional height. If you're growth hormone deficient, there are still good reasons to try GH therapy, however. Talk to your endocrinologist.
Answered 6/29/2014
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No: By age 21 your growth plates are sealed and you nwill not grow any more.
Answered 6/29/2014
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