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My 22 year old sister has been the same height for the last six years. is it likely that she is done growing if she hasn't grown during that time?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Height: Yes she stopped growing awile back

Answered 11/3/2020

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Yes: Women usually stop within 3 years of first menses or around 16-17.Failing to grow for at least a year indicates the growth centers have closed and no further growth is possible.

Answered 8/2/2016

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