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Can you tell me how late in puberty can you have growth spurts?
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Growth spurts: If you've completed puberty you aren't likely to grow taller. Girls complete puberty by ages 15 to 17 & for boys it is by ages 16 to 17. However, if one enters puberty late, they will usually also complete it late. Our height is largely determined by genetics (our parents' height).
Answered 8/31/2014
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