Can MK-677 Affect Growth Plates At Age 18?

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Timeline

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An 18-year-old using MK-677 asks whether the growth hormone secretagogue could affect his growth plates, and Dr. O’Connor discusses how long males may continue growing and urges caution with hormone-related compounds at such a young age.

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The discussion turns to DHT cream for penile growth, with Dr. O’Connor reviewing normal genital development, questioning whether meaningful additional growth would occur at age 18, and recommending evaluation by an experienced urologist.

Video Summary

An 18-year-old asks whether MK-677 could affect growth plates while he may still be growing. Dr. O’Connor explains that most males finish much of their height growth in the later teenage years, although some may continue growing into their early twenties.

The discussion focuses on the uncertainty of using a growth hormone secretagogue at such a young age and the importance of caution with hormone-related compounds. Dr. O’Connor strongly questions giving young patients these substances without appropriate medical monitoring.

The member also asks about DHT cream for penile growth. Dr. O’Connor explains that genital development occurs during fetal development and puberty, says he does not expect substantial additional growth from DHT cream at this age, and recommends consulting an experienced urologist rather than experimenting with additional hormones.

Drug Callouts

MK-677

The 18-year-old reports taking 35 mg of MK-677 and asks whether it could affect his growth plates. Dr. O’Connor identifies it as a growth hormone secretagogue and urges caution with its use in someone who may still be completing normal physical development.

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Cream

DHT cream is discussed because the member is considering it for additional penile growth. Dr. O’Connor questions whether meaningful growth would occur after normal pubertal development and recommends specialist urologic evaluation before using additional hormones.

Key Takeaways

Some males may continue growing into their late teens or early twenties, so development is not identical for every 18-year-old.
Dr. O’Connor urges particular caution with growth hormone secretagogues and other hormone-related compounds in very young men.
Using MK-677 or other hormonal compounds without appropriate medical monitoring can introduce unnecessary risk during ongoing development.
DHT contributes to genital development during fetal life and puberty, but substantial additional penile growth afterward is uncertain.
Questions about penile development and DHT treatment should be evaluated by an experienced urologist rather than managed through hormone experimentation.