Question by rachw0: How long does HGH stay in your system?
I’m looking for a research topic and wondered how long HGH can stay in your system. I remember recently an MLB player was suspended a second time for testing positive for steroids even though he had not taken any in over 2 years. MLB acknowledged this, but still had to suspend him. So I guess I’m wondering if children/teens have HGH injections, does this eliminate the possibility of them playing professional sports or qualifying for the Olympics? Any comments would be great, as I am trying to determine if this is a feasible topic for a paper.
Thanks.
Best answer:
Answer by laineyette
Anyone taking GH injections for deficiency will only raise their hormone levels to normal so don’t have to worry about not being able to play sports. GH is a naturally occuring hormone from the pitutiary gland. Anyone who tests having high levels either has a pituitary tumor they don’t know about or is taking growth hormone without medical necessity. There is really no other reason for the pituitary to make more than is necessary. I am GH deficient and take daily injections….I’m not sure how long excess would stay in your body but I feel the effects if I miss one dose so can’t be very long.
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