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Is it possible to grow taller after 18? for males? i am a 5 ft 7.5" male and just recently got 18. my dad is 6 ft but my mom is 5 ft only.

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Probably not.: Full height is generally reached by age 18 unless there is delayed puberty.

Dr Lewy-Weiss agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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