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My growth plates are open at 25 (x-rays). i was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and had hip surgery for scfe last year. im short and look very young. currently working w/ endo to see if i have ghd. can i still grow at 25 if treated?

Q: my growth plates are open at 25 (x-rays). i was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and had hip surgery for scfe last year. im short and look very young. currently working w/ endo to see if i have ghd. can i still grow at 25 if treated?

: If the growth plated in your long bones are open you can grow taller. Your growth hormone treatment should be managed by someone with experience in this area.

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If the growth plated in your long bones are open you can grow taller. Your growth hormone treatment should be managed by someone with experience in this area.

Answered 5/15/2023

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A member asked:

My growth plates are open at 25 (x-rays). i was recently diagnosed with hypothyroidism and had hip surgery for scfe last year. im short and look very young. currently working w/ endo to see if i have ghd. can i still grow at 25 if treated?

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