A 49-year-old female asked:
is a potent aromatase inhibitor (letrozole) effevtive in delaying epiphyseal fusion and thus making me grow taller? i am 18 years old
2 doctor answers
Dr. Salvador Badillo answered
Specializes in Pediatrics
Bone age: Need bone age x ray to see if you will grow more or had reached maturity.
Answered on Apr 11, 2014
Dr. Sewa Legha answered
50 years experience Medical Oncology
I doubt it: Letrozole is not used for this purpose as far as i know. Nothing works well to increase your height!. So do not waste your money and time...Just eat healthy and nature will take care of the rest of the health issues and your body.
Answered on Jun 27, 2014
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Letrozole: Letrozole doesn’t affect growth but increase risk of osteoporosis,jointpain,muscle pain and due to bone weakness increased risk for fractures.
A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mina Sehhat answered
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It will not. : Because most of 19 years old people their epiphysis already fused.
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Dr. Robert Killian answered
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Genetics: No. But, your growth plates have closed.
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Dr. John Berryman answered
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Letrozole ?'s: Letrozole can be associated with loss of bone density, especially in the 40-49 year old age group. Bone loss can be lessened by exercise, and the use ... Read More
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