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Did I stop growing? What can a teen do to grow taller?
I’m 14 years old and have been 5’6 for about a few months now and I’m not sure if I should be worried or not. I hit my first growth spurt back in 4th grade when I was 4’9 and grew, by the time I was in 6th grade I was 5’1 . Then 7th grade came and I grew 5 more inches. By the time the pandemic started I was 5’6. I started 8th grade and finished 8th grade (currently about to go to 9th) and still haven’t grown a single inch. The doctor says I have a lot of testosterone and should be exercising more so I did but no signs of growth yet. Is there a certain exercise or medication or any remedies I can take to increase my height or maximize it?
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@tap111131
I don’t think you are done with puberty either. To get a better idea you should ask your physician.
Alright thanks. Also I forgot to mention the most important part is that I’m a male. Sorry for that lol. Thanks for the help.
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1 ReactionYou are welcome! Yes, I assumed you were male.
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Im Alex i am 16.2 years old,my height is 1.74cm,my mother is
1.73cm and my father is 1.82cm.All of my grandparents where relativly taller than avarage i grew 3 cm this summer but nothing like a growth spurt i also want to inform that i dont deadlift(althought i go to the gym light exercises),i dont have medicall issues and i sleep and eat well what wrong?
@joeyg12
Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
You are still in your early teens and probably have not stopped growing. Of course, it depends on when you went into puberty, but if you are like the majority of young men your age you will continue to grow through your teens.
We cannot predict your height but give you common patterns.
The doctor who has taken care of you probably is the best one to give you more accurate information.
My son did not start out growing very fast, but slow and steady. He even continued to grow once he started college. He is now 6’4” or 6’5”.
His father is 6’ and I’m 5’10”. I believe he got his height from my father.
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2 ReactionsI m 6'3 athletic , 17 yo i have 4 months to turn to 18 , i just want to know if my body still growing
And i have short parent but me and my young brother are tall with difference age 2 years he s 6 '1
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.