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I am male, 18 yr. my height is greater than my father and mother. but, i want to grow 2 inches more.is it possible to grow after 18 y?my hgt is 5'8''.
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Yes: As long as the growth centers of your bones have not closed you have the potential to control to gain height. It is not unusual for people to continue to grow until age 21 or 22.
Answered 8/3/2015
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