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Same height most of my. 20s and 30s but then seemed to grow again at 38 or 39. people say that's impossible. please help- what could be wrong with me?
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Is possible: rarely especially after an event like pregnancy certain hormonal changes can occur causing a gain in height.
Answered 8/21/2014
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