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Does Hypothyroidism Affect Height In Males?
Does hypothyroidism affect height in males? I have had it since I was 10, but doctors never treated me because they suggested it would go away during puberty. I am 20 now and 5'10"; I'm about to finally go on Synthroid. I just feel that I should have been taller considering my parents' heights. Is it possible to still grow an inch?
Wed, 5 Jun 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
Answer to your question Thyroid hormone affects height, If you were Hypothyroid then doctor would treat certainly,If Your TSH is high and your doctor prescribed Thyroxine supplementation please continue to take.
Height depends on genetic and Puberty hormones and Growth hormone and long bone growth plates fuse approximately 17 years can vary by 1 or 2 year.
You are 20 years but your height is 5'10'' is good one and please keep physical fitness and diet.
Please do not worry about height it is more important to be healthy and fit.
Keep your periodic medical check up and take treatment as advised by Physician.
Good Luck.
Take care.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
Welcome to HCM,
Answer to your question Thyroid hormone affects height, If you were Hypothyroid then doctor would treat certainly,If Your TSH is high and your doctor prescribed Thyroxine supplementation please continue to take.
Height depends on genetic and Puberty hormones and Growth hormone and long bone growth plates fuse approximately 17 years can vary by 1 or 2 year.
You are 20 years but your height is 5'10'' is good one and please keep physical fitness and diet.
Please do not worry about height it is more important to be healthy and fit.
Keep your periodic medical check up and take treatment as advised by Physician.
Good Luck.
Take care.
Dr.Akhilesh Dubey M.D.
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