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I was born premature started period early can i still get taller if i was born premature i am 16 now i'm 4'10 supposed to be 5'4?

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Dr. Robert Grieco answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Most likely not: Once you have finished developing and are a few years out from puberty the bones stop growing in length. Your doctor can have an x-ray done to see what your "bone age" is to know for sure. My mother is 4'10" and is beautiful.

Answered 2/19/2014

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Unlikely: The influence of mild/moderate prematurity on growth is gone within a few years. If you were a micro premi24-26 wks, it would stunt your growth. If an x-ray of your wrist/hand is consistent with a 12-13 yo you might grow a few inches. If the x-ray shows your growth centers are closed, you are finished.

Answered 10/24/2017

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