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Im a 15 year old male, and I am 5'7 ive been this height for a couple months now, but when It was 2022 summer while I was 13 i was 5'6-5'5. My dad is 5'8 and my mom is 5'2, but I dont know if thats the issue since my cousins are 6ft+ and their dad is 5'6 and their mom is 5'3, and my other cousins are atleast 4+ inches taller than their dads (male cousins). I've only grown about an inch or maybe less since 2023, and I am really worried if I stopped growing, if anyone can help me I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank You!
I also forgot to mention, that my voice started to deepen 13 years old as well so that was 2022. but currently at 2024 its not even that deep at all, if that helped at all, and I started growing a strand or two of chin hair at 15 (i turned 15 2 days ago), if that can help anyone know the place of puberty that I currently am since I dont know.
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It's entirely normal for individuals to experience growth spurts at different times during adolescence. Keep in mind that growth rates can vary widely, and it's not uncommon for growth to occur in spurts rather than at a consistent pace.
Factors like genetics, nutrition, and overall health can influence your growth. Since your cousins have experienced significant growth, it's possible that you might still have growth ahead of you.
The onset of puberty varies for everyone, and the changes rent a car you're experiencing, such as deepening of the voice and the appearance of facial hair, indicate that you're progressing through puberty. The growth plates in the bones typically close in the late teens to early twenties, signaling the end of the growth period.
If you have concerns about your growth or development, it's advisable to consult with a healthcare professional. They can provide a more personalized assessment, considering your family history, overall health, and any other relevant factors. Keep in mind that individuals grow and develop at their own pace, and there's a wide range of normal variation.
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Your concern is a fairly common one.
Since puberty doesn’t start at the same age for everyone, it’s difficult to compare yourself to others.
It sounds as if you are in the middle of puberty- obviously a doctor can calculate this better by watching your growth pattern and findings on a physical exam.
You are not done growing- probably at least a couple of more years- some grow up to 20.
If you want more precise answers, you can ask your doctor.
There have been many discussions and posts on this subject - growth. Here is a link to one of them. You can also search for growth in this support group.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/am-i-still-growing/
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