So I then asked the chatbot if elevated testosterone levels in young girls makes them grow taller faster and got this:
Yes, increased testosterone in adolescent females triggers the crucial pubertal growth spurt, making them grow taller faster
, but too much, too soon can accelerate bone maturation and close growth plates prematurely, potentially leading to a shorter final adult height; hormonal balance and gradual increases are key for optimal growth.
How Testosterone Influences Growth
- Growth Spurt: Testosterone, along with estrogen, is vital for initiating the rapid growth phase during puberty, causing a significant height acceleration.
- Skeletal Maturation: It also promotes bone maturation, which is essential for strong bones.
- The Catch: While it speeds up growth, testosterone also signals for growth plates (epiphyses) in bones to fuse and close. Once closed, vertical growth stops.
Impact of Higher Levels
- Faster Growth: Higher levels can make a teen shoot up quickly in height during their teenage years.
- Shorter Final Height: However, if testosterone levels rise sharply too early, it can cause the growth plates to fuse earlier, cutting the growth period short and potentially resulting in a shorter adult height.
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