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A member asked:
Is it true that if you start puberty early, you'll be shorter than girls who started late?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Height is genetic: Girls still grow after menarche (starting their periods) , on average 2 to 4 inches, though peak growth spurts will have generally already occurred. How tall an individual will be is determined by genetics and overall health and nutrition.
Answered 6/9/2016
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Maybe,maybe not: Puberty has a broad definition and may be short (3 yr) or long (7 yr)You will continue to grow taller until your growth centers close, which is determined by the interplay of genetic and health factors. Menses tends to signal a final stage with about 2.5 inches further growth after it starts.
Answered 12/16/2016
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