Overseasidol.com — Recently, Ran Yingying, wife of Chinese boxing champion Zou Shiming, revealed that she has begun administering growth hormone injections to their second son, Zou Minghao, who is 11 years old.
The disclosure sparked widespread attention and public debate online.
Ran explained that she made this decision because Minghao hadn’t grown in height or gained weight for three years.
His current height is only 136.6 cm, which caused her deep concern as a mother.
In an interview with Jiupai News, Ran said that when she took her son for medical evaluation, the entire 1,000-square-meter waiting hall was filled with parents facing similar issues.
This made her realize that many families share the same struggle.
Ran also shared that she spoke to her son before posting a video about his treatment publicly.
“I told him the video might help others,” she said. Minghao agreed and supported her decision to share their story.
This incident has sparked a broader discussion on whether children should receive growth hormone treatments, and at what point parents should seek medical advice when their child’s physical development appears delayed.
