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A member asked:
Do human growth hormones affect adults? for example will males genitals grow in size +grow in height and muscles or does it have to be during puberty?
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Not much in adults: more enegy and reported strength. Not meant to be used for genital growth.; effects on muscle growth are controversial. Originally used only for growth problems in children.
Answered 3/5/2019
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