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A member asked:
Is it possible for a 14y/o male not to grow for 1 or 2 years and then suddenly resume height growth?!
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yes: Yes this is not an uncommon scenario.Boys can go thru 'growth spurts'before, during and after adolescence, and can continue to grow until age 19.See an endocrineologist for further information..
Answered 10/21/2013
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