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I am a girl and am 16 and i am only 155 cm tall. i am very worried as it is said that girls stop growing at 18.please do help?

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Dr. Venkata Vallury answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Growth: generally the growth stops 2-3 yrs after you started your menses, that is when the growth plates fuse and you stop growing.

Dr Bansal and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/26/2016

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Nothing to do: Yes, you have reached your maximum height most likely. There is nothing to do.

Dr Altman and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/17/2015

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