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Did I stop growing? What can a teen do to grow taller?
About Kids & Teens | Last Active: Aug 5, 2024 | Replies (166)Comment receiving replies
Hi!
Im 12.3 years old girl and 5'0 ( 150cm ) . My friends are all 5'3 - 5'6 and they always call me short. Its getting to the point that i get really upset about it. My mum is 157.50cm and my dad is about 177cm. I haven't hit puberty yet. Will i still start growing and how tall do you think i would be? I also do gymnastics for 1hour per week.
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@ivyandcoco
Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
It’s hard to understand why some people find pleasure in making hurtful comments about another person’s height.
If you haven’t started puberty yet , you still will have a growth spurt.
Many of the other girls probably have had their first period and their growth will slow down.
Your final height probably falls somewhere close to your parents’ heights.
Next time you see your doctor you can ask the same question.
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Hi @ivyandcoco,
Some people are later than others to their growth spurts. Most boys show the first physical changes of puberty between ages 10 and 16, and tend to grow most quickly between ages 12 and 15. The growth spurt of boys is, on average, about 2 years later than that of girls.