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At what age (on average) do women stop growing in height?
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Women: women stop growing between 16-18 depending on when their periods started
Answered 2/28/2015
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Menses + 2.5-3inches: The process is a bit variable but most girls will get about 2.5 inches (5cm) taller after their first menses. Some get there quicker than others. For most this is 15-16.
Answered 11/15/2017
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