The Influence of Androgen Treatment on Ultimate Height in Males

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Abstract
Out of a series of 208 boys whose growth was studied during the past 18 years, final adult height was measured in 114. Of these, 50 were controls, and their growth and skeletal ages, with height prediction and ultimate heights, were compared with those measurements for 2 groups withnormal or retarded skeletal age, treated with methyl testosterone in small to moderate doses for up to 30 months, and for a 3rd group treated intensively with large doses of androgens for longer periods, until epi-physial closure and complete virilization. In the first 2 treated groups ultimate growth was not affected, but in the 3rd group ultimate height was reduced by 2 in. (5 cm).