Questiin about Somatropin HGH for height

[Turboturban]

Hello, I am new on this forum but a buddy of mine who I've known since middle school was asking me about how much IU of HGH is needed to help his 15 year old son grow. My friend is about 5'5 and his son is only 4'11. He has plenty of money and his doctor told him that he will write a prescription for 2 IU per day but he wanted to know if that amount would help his son grow taller. I mean I've done cycles before but nothing dealing with HGH or somatropin so I had no idea what to tell him. If anyone is familiar with HGH or more specifically Somatropin help me out!
thanks

 

[dred757]

Good question, i want to kno about that also!

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[Tectime]

Depends on his own gh production, maturity of bone structure, overall health issues, surely his doc has ran tests and has an accurate reading to determine gh needs. Pedi docs can be pretty knowledgable about gh. And that question def needs to be addressed by a doctor ( his doctor) who knows all the pert. info.

 

[joeblow12345]

I would follow the doctors orders on this.

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[hurricane]

His growth plates are still open so it is possible.He should be seeking a doctors supervision with this and not following advise of people on a steriod board.

 

[Zyglamail]

Dont judge his adult height by how tall he is at 15. I swear I didnt stop growing until I was 21.

 

[Ezskankens]

Dont judge his adult height by how tall he is at 15. I swear I didnt stop growing until I was 21.

I wholly agree with you.

 

[Phatbear]

Two things, first follow the doctors order. Second your friend should do it sooner rather than later since the longer you wait the less likely you are to get the desired results from HGH use for height growth in children. Sadly many parents wait hoping for that miraculous summer growth spurt of 6+ inches and by the age of 17 they may be only able to grow and additional inch or two.

 

[xavier_247]

At 15 he should just start his adult growth cycle.
The HGH will simply help stimulate and accelerate his growth spirts for open plates.
You will not grow taller is your growth plates are closed while on HGH but you will reap the other benefits.
In so far as you can afford to stay on for 6-12mths.

 

[jimp]

I have a 16 year old son who went through HGH treatment since age 9. he was diagnosed with a GH deficiency at 9, but tested normal since he was 5 until then. my wife is 4"9" and I am 6'. So we had him tested since he was very young. the blood was tested and xrays done to give him a bone age buy looking at the open growth plates.


To answer your question on dosage specifically. He was started on 2 IU's per day. that lasted 3 months and the dosage was increased to 2.5 IU's 3 months later 3 IU's and then 3.5 IU's. that dosage lasted for the duration of his treatment.

the growth was amazing with little or no side effects. headache on occasion was the worst of it. there where times when we charted over an inch of growth in 3months. prior to that his growth potential was in the lower 10 percent of average and he was estimated to be 5' 6" as an adult.

He made it to 5'11" before his growth plates closed at age 15. I could swear I grew alot after that age.... but when the plates are closed HGH has no effect on bone growth.

Contrary to what others have said, My understanding of HGH from my sons Endo was, Unlike testosterone, Natural GH production is NOT diminished due to non-indigenous forms of the hormone. If his body produced "X" amount of HGH, his shots would supplement, not replace that. This was something I discussed with him more than once.

I have nothing but great things to say about HGH, the stuff really helped my son. I would do it again, but I would not do it without a qualified Endo overseeing it. After all its not my life its my sons...

Thanks
Jim