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I'm 5'5, my dad's around 5'9 or 10. my moms around 5'3 and i'm 19yrs going on 20. am i done growing?(my grandma is 5'3 as well but my grandpa was 6'2)

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Dr. Terry Brenneman answered

Probably.: Most, but not all, males do not grow any more at your age. Did you grow any last year? Once you stop growing, you don't start again.

Answered 7/11/2013

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A member asked:

I'm 5'5, my dad's around 5'9 or 10. my moms around 5'3 and i'm 19yrs going on 20. am i done growing?(my grandma is 5'3 as well but my grandpa was 6'2)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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