Getting growth plates checked soon - HGH protocol advice & ancillary stack if still open?

[RoadToPosterBoy]

Hey everyone,


I'm turning 18 soon and scheduling an X-ray to check if my epiphyseal plates (growth plates) are still open or partially fused. I've done quite a bit of research on height growth mechanics, growth hormone pathways, and endocrine factors, but I want to get some community input on optimizing a potential run before making any definitive decisions.


My situation & questions:

1. Growth Plate Assessment: Given that I'm almost 18, I know the window is closing fast.
   What specific features on the hand/wrist X-ray should I pay closest attention to regarding partial closure?

2. HGH Protocol: If the plates are confirmed to be open, my primary consideration is running an HGH protocol. What dosing range and administration timing (e.g., pre-bed vs. split dosing) are generally considered optimal for maximum vertical growth without prematurely triggering plate closure?

3. Ancillaries & Synergistic Compounds:

Aromatase Inhibitors (Als): Since estrogen
(E2) is the primary driver of epiphyseal fusion, does running a low-dose Al (like Anastrozole or Aromasin) make sense to delay closure, or is there a risk of crushing E2 too far and hurting
overall growth/health?

• What other supportive compounds, thyroid support (T3/T4), or insulin management strategies (e.g., Metformin/Berberine) are essential when running HGH for height?

4. Bloodwork & Health Markers: Beyond IGF-1 and Estradiol, which specific baseline markers (fasting insulin, HAlc, thyroid panel, lipids) should I prioritize before and during a cycle?


Appreciate any insights, experience, or critiques on the protocol!

 

[tension]

i was in your situation a few months ago and these were my knee plates:

 

[RoadToPosterBoy]

i was in your situation a few months ago and these were my knee plates:

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Did your doctor say if those plates were completely fused or still slightly open at the time? Also did you end up running any protocol after getting these results or was it too late?

 

[tension]

Did your doctor say if those plates were completely fused or still slightly open at the time? Also did you end up running any protocol after getting these results or was it too late?

i didn't talk to any doctor about the results, but i think everyone can see that they're closed

i did this knee x-ray in June

and in February i had a wrist x-ray done:

a little while after i did the wrist x-ray, i ran 250 test, 6 ius hgh, and 12.5 aromasin until may

 

[RoadToPosterBoy]

i didn't talk to any doctor about the results, but i think everyone can see that they're closed

i did this knee x-ray in June

and in February i had a wrist x-ray done:

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a little while after i did the wrist x-ray, i ran 250 test, 6 ius hgh, and 12.5 aromasin until may

did you actually gain any height from that cycle between February and May or did your growth stop completely? Also did you notice any side effects running 6 IU HGH with the test and Aromasin?

 

[tension]

did you actually gain any height from that cycle between February and May or did your growth stop completely?

no clue

i haven't been measured since February

nothing major tho obviously

Also did you notice any side effects running 6 IU HGH with the test and Aromasin?

the only thing i can think of is maybe some back pain which could be from the aromasin, hgh, accutane, or just bad posture

also, i got slight gyno in my right nipple

it's not really visible but i can feel it if i feel around there

 

[RoadToPosterBoy]

no clue

i haven't been measured since February

nothing major tho obviously

the only thing i can think of is maybe some back pain which could be from the aromasin, hgh, accutane, or just bad posture

also, i got slight gyno in my right nipple

it's not really visible but i can feel it if i feel around there

Sucks about the slight gyno tbh but good to know what to watch out for.
roughly how much were you paying per month for that whole stack (HGH, Test, Aromasin)? And what would you estimate a baseline budget would need to look like per month if someone were to run something similar?

 

[tension]

roughly how much were you paying per month for that whole stack (HGH, Test, Aromasin)?

i just made one purchase for those 3 + bac water and it was all around $310 + $50 shipping

And what would you estimate a baseline budget would need to look like per month if someone were to run something similar?

if you bulk buy it'll probably be around $100 a month

 

[RoadToPosterBoy]

i just made one purchase for those 3 + bac water and it was all around $310 + $50 shipping

if you bulk buy it'll probably be around $100 a month

mind dming me your source?

 

[tension]

mind dming me your source?

it was just wwb

and rep all my posts broski

 

[RoadToPosterBoy]

it was just wwb

and rep all my posts broski

Baby im out of reps for today I’m limited like a retard could I still dm you for help or smth jfl