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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m the mom to a very short 14 year old son.
He’s adopted and I suspect his birth parents were very small based on where he is from.

A friend recently suggested growth hormones and I always thought this was for medical issues vs genetics.

Anyone have any insight here?

I looked it up but I’m not clear on whether it’s helpful or worth it. [/quote]

Consult with a doctor.  Growth hormone is only warranted when there is a biochemical reason limiting growth, like when a normal hormone in the body is deficient.  As another PP said, it will not help a human grow beyond their normal genetic disposition.  In your case, it is worth consulting with a doctor as you are less likely to tell whether your son's growth issues really are genetic (e.g. short family) or whether there are some other factors perhaps from his treatment as an infant/child prior to adoption that might be limiting him.  Additionally it is harder to tell whether there is a hormonal issue without a doctor's help and testing.[/quote]

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