Question 1

when does a late bloomer stop growing?

Accepted Answer

Everyone is : Different can't say for sure when someone will stop growing.  It varies from person to person.  Even after growth spurt body continues to mature.  You can't make It happen. Any faster

Question 2

how do you know if your a late bloomer?

Accepted Answer

Puberty changes late: Girls usually start puberty by age 10 and would be considered late if there has not been any changes by age 12-13 and for boys, it usually starts at age 12 and would be late after age 15.  Keep in mind, that it takes 2 1/2 -3 years from onset for girls to start menstruation and boys to have adult genitals and facial hair.

Question 3

when do late bloomer boys tend to stop growing?

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Late bloomers can: grow until early college years

would need more specifics about you to give more specific answer.  good news, later bloomers can end up taller than peers!

Question 4

how to tell that your a late bloomer height wise?

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Age of growth spurt: Most boys start puberty between ages 10 and 14.  If you are 15 and have not started to have genital development and a growth spurt, you are probably a late bloomer.  Most such boys reach a normal adult height but it takes them 2-3 years longer than the average boy to get there.

Question 5

am a late bloomer--how will i know i stopped growing?

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Xrays: The epiphyseal plates will close when you are done growing; this can be seen on xrays.

Question 6

when do you think im going to stop growing? i'm 18 but was a late bloomer.

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Hard to say: Other than x-rays of your wrist there is no way to tell. And, you don't need to. You will stop when you do.

Question 7

what to do if i think im a late bloomer(boy), will i still grow to a normal person?

Accepted Answer

Likely: If you are truly a late bloomer, you are very likely to reach your potential height, e.g. Mid-parental height, at age 18.

Question 8

is it possible to get taller after 18-19 years of age if you were a late bloomer?  and when is growth fully stopped in males, any signs? thanks

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible to continue growing into early 20's.  Full beard facial hair can be an indication that you are nearing full skeletal maturity, but not necessarily.  The age of skeletal maturity varies quite widely.

Question 9

is it possible to be a late bloomer but then speed up?

Accepted Answer

Of course !: That is what late bloomers are all about, late but rapid acceleraton in height ! however and to be on the safe side, its better to do basic hormonal workup to exlude all other possibilities such as hypothyroidism or growth hormone deficiency (especially if there is no family history of delayed puberty). All the best !

Question 10

im 17 almost 18 and have not hit puberty yet. am i a late bloomer?

Accepted Answer

Need exam: You need an exam, testing and possibly some genetic counseling. Please ask your pediatrician or family physician to help. This is not normal.

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