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A 16-year-old female asked:

My dad is 5'3 ft and mom is 5flat. i'm 4'11ft since i'm 12yrs old and i'm 16 now. will i still grow taller? any suggestions please?

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Dr. Sandra Pinkham
Dr. Sandra Pinkhamanswered
55 years experience
Listen to your body: If you have been menstruating to at least 2 years it is not likely that you will grow physically taller. You are from a small family so enjoy being petite. The heights of your character, goodness, and contribution to the world have no limits.
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Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Unlikely: The expected final height of a woman is the average of her parents less 2-3 inches. This puts you right in the expected range. If you have not grown taller in 4 years, it is unlikely to happen. You cold have your wrist/hand x-rayed to look at the growth centers. If they are closed you are done. I wouldn't bother, since the other factors are so definite.
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