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Hello, are the growth plates previously closed in the wrist or knees? does testosterone itself close growth plates or must it be converted to estrogen to close the growth plates?

Q: hello, are the growth plates previously closed in the wrist or knees? does testosterone itself close growth plates or must it be converted to estrogen to close the growth plates?

Odd post: Both testosterone &amp; estrogen accelerate growth &amp; eventually end up closing the growth plated in all bones.

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Odd post: Both testosterone & estrogen accelerate growth & eventually end up closing the growth plated in all bones.

Answered 2/28/2020

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A member asked:

Hello, are the growth plates previously closed in the wrist or knees? does testosterone itself close growth plates or must it be converted to estrogen to close the growth plates?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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