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A 18-year-old female asked:

If my dad is 6 feet and my mom is 5'7 how tall will i be? i am 18 currently and started puberty late around 14

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Dr. Vered Lewy-Weiss
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Likely done growing : If you're an 18 year-old female who has been menstruating > 2 years, your growth plates are more than likely closed. Growth would be finished at that point.
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