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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Sorry OP. I think the answer is it is hard to tell and maybe your son will grow, but it's likely "too late" for growth hormones in any event.

My DS was on growth hormones because he had a deficiency and stopped growing around age 10 and the hormones really worked for him, before he went into puberty.  I'm not sure if there is anything else that can be done but I would also get a second opinion.

But the real reason I'm replying is that my DH is 5'3 and lives a good life - he has friends, a wife and kids (both of whom are short) and a good job, he plays sports and is happy. I know it's hard when you are 14, (as it was on him) but there are a lot of short guys living good lives.[/quote]

Thank you for this. When my son received a similar diagnosis to OP’s son, it really helped to read anecdotes of successful short men. It also helped to read studies that show little difference in quality of life between average and short  men. Some studies do show worse outcomes, but not all. I think it is hard for some posters to show empathy for the OP and her son, which is disappointing. It is hard to see your kids struggling, even over something that may not be a big deal to others (but I bet many posters who think this is no big deal would feel differently if it happened to them or their kid.)[/quote]

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