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I am a 21 year old 6'1 female and i am experiencing growing pains in my thighs. does this mean i'm going to grow taller?

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Unlikely: Unlikely growing pains at your age. If you're still growing taller by age 21 as a female, something is wrong and should be addressed by an endocrinologist. Growth plates are usually fused by age 16 in girls, or usually by 2 years following the onset of menses.

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Answered 3/19/2013

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