A member asked:

If your height has been the same for the last 12 years or more, can you definitely say you are done growing in height?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tanya Russo answered

If past puberty: If puberty has passed, no additional increase in height should be expected.

Dr Greiwe agreed

Answered 4/10/2015

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Yes: Anyone who does not grow taller over 2 years is done much less 12.

Answered 8/7/2017

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A member asked:

If your height has been the same for the last 12 years or more, can you definitely say you are done growing in height?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tanya Russo answered

Dr Greiwe agreed

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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