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I grew 1cm during the past month and i am 16(turning 17 in 5 months). does that mean my growth plates are still open?
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Yes: If you are still growing, your growth plates are still open. Once your growth plates close, no further increase in height is possible. It is interesting that you're still growing considering your age and sex. Young women typically close their growth plates 12 to 18 months after they began having their periods – began menses.
Answered 5/5/2014
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