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Hello,

My son is 10 year old and he was detected with bone age of 12 1/2 years.  I was advice by primary Dr. to see specialist (EEndocrinology).  He advice to treat him with Letrozole but I am not finding any information about this medication.  I saw some blogs on web and many of them states 'Not for Children" so I am very concern.  I am also worried about my son if he should be treated for bone age or should i let me progress naturally? Dr. concern is his final height.  They feel if he is treated by Letrozone, it will delay his growth plate which will allow him to grow much longer.  I am looking for help here.  Does anyone face such concerns with their kids....please share your experience. I would also like to findout more details about the Letrozloe and any side effects.

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Hi, my name is heather. I have a 7 year old daughter that recently had a bone test done and it showed her bone age at 10 years old. I am not sure what this means she 4'6 and weighs 82 lbs. how does this affect her growth? She was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and has a very large thyroid gland. Where do I go from here and what should be my concerns? Thanks in advance
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Letrozole is effective in increasing final adult height. Many medical studies have shown that. Most doctors don't know it yet. The recommended dose of 2.5 mg is actually not necessary. 0.3 mg will provide similar effects.
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