Question 1

increase testostrone cause clouser early growth plate in pubery age?

Accepted Answer

Yes, testosterone: is the leading chemical that causes maturation of the bones and closure of the growth plates in males, after causing a growth spurt and sexual changes in a male at puberty.  Estrogen is the predominant hormone in females.

Question 2

does the end of puberty mean that the growth plates has closed? or is there still some growth left?

Accepted Answer

: There are many subtle changes of puberty that can continue after linear growth stops (growth plates closed). The verifiable way to know growth plates have closed would include an x-ray of the wrist/hand where there are several evident growth centers in the finger bones.

Question 3

is full compensatory/catch up growth possible after late puberty? how about at age 20 if growth plates are open until 23.

Accepted Answer

Depends on: The reason for the failed growth.  If a medical condition led to delayed maturation and slow growth and if the bone age is delayed compared to the chronological age, then treatment of the underlying condition can enhance growth.

Question 4

if someone went thru puberty but growth plates never closed, would their height keep growing even in 30s or 40s or would it stop earlier @ some point?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't happen: Puberty ends with the growth plates closing. The hormones that push to full pubertal changes signal the bones to finish.

Question 5

was just told that growth plates can reopen later in life, post-puberty & yrs after someone seemed to stop growing. is there any truth to those claims?

Accepted Answer

Fusion is permanent: Growth plate fusion, whereby the intervening cartilage turns to bone and unites the juxtaposed bones of the epiphysis and diaphysis, is permanent.

Question 6

is it possible to be done with puberty but still grow in height?since some people can grow in their 20s, is it possible that these people were late on puberty thats why they kept growing or done with puberty but their growth plates were still open?

Accepted Answer

: Boys grow fastest during puberty. Some boys may begin puberty as early as nine while others might not hit it until they’re 15. For many guys, their biggest growth spurt will be between the ages of 12 to 15. Puberty can last two to five years.The reason most guys stop growing at this age is because their growth plates fuse shortly after puberty. Bone age acceleration typically occurs during puberty

Question 7

what are poss. causes where growth plates of late 30-something fail to close? estrogen levels normal. isn't estrogen what closes plates post puberty?

Accepted Answer

It is supposed to: Growth plates are usually closed in females with estrogen, but obviously not in this cited case.

Question 8

how do you maximize growth during puberty?

Accepted Answer

The basics: When you get proper nutrition, adequate restorative sleep and exercise you will maximize your potential for growth.For teens that can mean 10-12 hrs of sleep during growth spurts or to support sports activity &amp; studies.

Question 9

when does growth spurt happen during puberty?

Accepted Answer

First 2 years: Usually during the first 2 years after the onset of puberty.

Question 10

i didn't have a growth spurt during my puberty?

Accepted Answer

Growth spurt: You may not have had an overt growth spurt but it would be important to kwon how tall you are and how tall are your parents.

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Is full compensatory/catch up growth possible after late puberty? how about at age 20 if growth plates are open until 23.

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If someone went thru puberty but growth plates never closed, would their height keep growing even in 30s or 40s or would it stop earlier @ some point?

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Was just told that growth plates can reopen later in life, post-puberty & yrs after someone seemed to stop growing. is there any truth to those claims?

A member asked:

Is it possible to be done with puberty but still grow in height?since some people can grow in their 20s, is it possible that these people were late on puberty thats why they kept growing or done with puberty but their growth plates were still open?

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What are poss. causes where growth plates of late 30-something fail to close? estrogen levels normal. isn't estrogen what closes plates post puberty?

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How do you maximize growth during puberty?

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When does growth spurt happen during puberty?

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I didn't have a growth spurt during my puberty?

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