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A member asked:

What signals the body stop puberty ? stopping bones from growing and penis growth to stop ? i took one shot of testosterone could that of stopped it?

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Dr. Paul Kaplowitz answered

Specializes in Pediatric Endocrinology

Most men stop by 18: If you are 19 you are probably done with puberty and done growing. Testosterone shots (usually 4-6) are often given to boys with late puberty (after age 14) to trigger its onset but i don't think that one shot of testosterone would have stopped your growth.

Answered 9/27/2017

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