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Do u stop growing once u get your period?

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Dr. Peter Baumann answered

Not quite: Most of the growth spurt has occurred by the time a girl has her first menstrual period, but she still may grow another inch or two.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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