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I am 16 and have narrow shoulders. will a testosterone booster increase my shoulder width or seal my growth plates for good?what effect does estrogen

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Please don't: Mess up with hormones, kindly ask your doctor to refer you to an endocrinologist to assess your condition, answer your questions and give you the right advice, goodluck

Dr Chauhan agreed

Answered 9/20/2015

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A member asked:

I am 16 and have narrow shoulders. will a testosterone booster increase my shoulder width or seal my growth plates for good?what effect does estrogen

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Al Hegab answered

Dr Chauhan agreed

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