Did I stop growing?

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.

@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.

Is it normal that I’m 5’3 at 13 years old? My dad is 5’7 and mom around 5’0. I entered puberty when I was 10 and by now I’m probably done with puberty as I already have a mustache and hair on areas. Genetics say I should be 5’6-5’8 but I haven’t grown since June and my birthday was 2 months ago. Can I still grow?

@autolo3k, click this link to read answers to your question about still growing.
– Am i still growing? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/am-i-still-growing/

I am 15, 16 in March and 188 cm. My dad is 189cm and my mom is 178 cm. I had my first growth spurt at 6th grade to 180 cm and ever since I grew to my current height. I barely grow much. I eat healthy, I workout but not too much and I try to sleep 8hrs a day. Is it possible that I have stopped growing? I know I am tall enough but I kinda want to be taller, like at least 190cm

Hello @moamzohar, welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I moved your discussion and to another discussion of the same title where other teens have posed the same questions and concerns you have. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/did-i-stop-growing-at-14/. Knowing exactly when and where you will stop growing is difficult. @noamzohar, if you are comfortable sharing, is there a specific reason you would like to grow a few more centimeters yet, or is it just a desired height you are hoping to obtain?

I just want to grow more, I was always taller then everyone but now that I'm in highschool I am not that much taller and it kinda makes me anxious

Hi! I turned 16 this August. My growth spurt started during the pandemic when I hit puberty then grew to 5'7 and I haven't grown an inch after that. I have been stretching for quite a while now but nothing changed no signs of growth yet and I'm very worried about it has my growth plates closed and stopped growing? Is there a certain exercise or medication or any remedies I can take to increase my height or maximize it?

@cr4yeray
Welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect!
You didn’t mention if you are a young man or young woman
Either way, I understand your concern. It does appear as you are past your growth spurt but in general there continues to be slow growth still.
If you want to find out if your growth plates are closed, you can ask your pediatrician or family doctor to order an X-ray of your wrist. This is a standard test to evaluate growth in puberty.
If you go ahead with this, we would like to hear about the result.

Currently I’m 4’11 in 8th grade, I am also 13 years old. I have a twin brother who is 5’6 and he hit his growth spurt and his voice got deeper and everything. In 6th grade I was 4’8, but although I’m sweating more and wanting to eat a lot, I don’t think I’ll grow very fast. Most of my friends are at least 5’4, I’m always the shortest person which kind of makes me feel unequal. Someone please talk to me about this.