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Hi, i'm a 16 years old girl. i'm 156cm, both of my parents are taller. when i was 12, i stopped eating so much, maybe it's therefore? can i still grow
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If you haven't: started your menses yet, you still have room for linear growth, but I advise you to see a pediatric endocrinologist anyways to check for other signs of growth an maturity, good luck
Answered 12/31/2014
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