Question 1

what's the average growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

Average: I think the average growth thru puberty is 9-10 inches.

Question 2

is 16 too late for a growth spurt?

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Variable: Most girls start their sexual development between the ages of 8 and 13, and have major  growth spurt between the ages of 10 and 14.Most boys start developing sexually between the ages of 10 and 13, and major growth around 16. Some girls can still grow until  18, while boys need another two years before they finish growing aged 20.

Question 3

will i have a second growth spurt?

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Growth: At age 44 you will not have a growth spurt as far as height is concerned. That usually stops somewhere in the mid- to late 20's.

The "growth spurt" you need to pay attention to at your age is your weight. If it is fine keep it that way.

Question 4

how can i have a major growth spurt?

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Diet and exercise: There are no easy ways to gain height. If you are truly 37 years old, you have reached your height.

Question 5

how fast can you grow in a growth spurt?

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Every body different: there are variation based on familial, genetic, nutritional and  emotional factors

Question 6

how many years does a growth spurt last?

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See below: Depends on what you define as a growth spurt.  Usually, these may last for a few weeks to months but some people start then just continue to grow until their genetic limit is reached.  If the pattern shows something outside the family pattern, get seen by your doc for an evaluation.

Question 7

what to do if i have a late growth spurt?

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Growth spurt: There is nothing to do. It is natural body cycling. If it is very late coming , checking ones nutritional status or if one over exercises.

Question 8

when can a teen have a final growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

Any time : There are really no rules when it comes to teenage growth. That is why some boys end up 6'8" NBA stars and the rest of us don't. Joking aside, boys' height typically slows by age 14-16 and girls' by age 13-15.  Some conditions may alter these typical windows, and sometimes kids will surprise everyone with a 19 year old spurt, but the vast majority fit into the norms described.

Question 9

what are the signs of having a growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

A growth spurt: is an increase in the rate of height growth from baseline. Most children from age 5 on will grow between 2-2.5 inches a year, often gaining a little more weight in the winter and height in the summer, but during a growth spurt, this rate increases to 3 or more inches a year.  It may be accompanied by an increase in appetite or other signs of puberty with genital hair and breast growth, etc.

Question 10

signs before a child goes on a growth spurt?

Accepted Answer

See below: Girls should have developed breast and pubic hair before experiencing growth spurt.  For boys, enlargement of testicles and penis, pubic hair, and axillary perspiration precedes the growth spurt.

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