Is there any proof to the steroids stunting growth theory? Ie any research or anything or is it all just theory? I've struggled to find any actual evidence that taking steroids would stunt growth other then the increased estrogen theory which seems flawed to me, as even though estrogen is thought to lead to quicker or premature closure of growth plates I doubt that a short period of increased estrogen during post cycle until levels are brought back down would make any significant impact on growth.
Steroids stunting growth
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I can't cite the text now but Anabolics 10th edition goes into this a bit and the author William Llewellyn cites numerous studies to back his claims. I can probably link them later tonight if I have time at home but yes they do stunt growth and seal epiphyseal plates. For now I'd suggest scouring pubmed and google scholar there should be several studies easily accessible to free users.
Edit* also look into one of Austinite's threads he started forget which specific one it is but he goes into some detail about this and the guy has done more research than most ppl on here combined. If he agrees with the notion of stunted growth I'd be hesitant to disagree unless backed by credible, relavent sources (not to appeal to authority but his stance coincides with everything else I've read).
Double edit** (my first double edit yay lol) also not just physical growth gets stunted but mental as well just like with recreational drugs, AAS use has many benefits but cons as well. Look into the psychological side to stunted development as well.
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bigtimechief
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Well, if what you're looking for is a study that uses undeveloped kids and copious amounts of AAS, you're not going to find it. Listen bud, don't start doing mental olympics to justify steroid use. If you're young, which i'm assuming you are, walk away.
Someone else can chime in with the specifics if they choose, but AAS stunting growth is very real. Information on this is readily available just about anywhere. If you don't find it, you're not looking. (or don't want to find it)
Someone else can chime in with the specifics if they choose, but AAS stunting growth is very real. Information on this is readily available just about anywhere. If you don't find it, you're not looking. (or don't want to find it)
They'd be case studies if anything. You're right though, morally researchers could not introduce minors to exogenous use outside of therapeutic doses for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) which is another area to check in for OP. look into teenage hypogonadism and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) patients who might have started treatment in either their very late teens or early 20s. You might find case studies about younger patients as well.
They'd be case studies if anything. You're right though, morally researchers could not introduce minors to exogenous use outside of therapeutic doses for testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) which is another area to check in for OP. look into teenage hypogonadism and testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) patients who might have started treatment in either their very late teens or early 20s. You might find case studies about younger patients as well.
Austinite
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This isn't complicated. Steroids accelerate development, so in fact, testosterone has been used in "late developers" to complete the process. The issue is that it happens much faster than it would naturally, and closure of the epiphyseal occurs before bones reach their max; inevitably halting any possible growth.
You're probably looking for studies on steroid use in under-developed individuals. Such studies would be unethical and most likely will not exist because the scientists/physicians conducting such study would have to inject testosterone in individuals that have yet to naturally develop. Seeing as an epiphyseal plate becomes a line in most men aged 23 to 25, it would only make sense to wait until after these ages to conduct a "process accelerating" study. But we can look at studies on exogenous testosterone and its effects and draw our own conclusion.
That being said, there is absolutely, 100% and without a doubt a very strong chance of halting growth before natural development.
You're probably looking for studies on steroid use in under-developed individuals. Such studies would be unethical and most likely will not exist because the scientists/physicians conducting such study would have to inject testosterone in individuals that have yet to naturally develop. Seeing as an epiphyseal plate becomes a line in most men aged 23 to 25, it would only make sense to wait until after these ages to conduct a "process accelerating" study. But we can look at studies on exogenous testosterone and its effects and draw our own conclusion.
That being said, there is absolutely, 100% and without a doubt a very strong chance of halting growth before natural development.
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Frank White
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Austinite summed it up nicely! ^^^^^^
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