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I'm a 16 year old girl 5'6 height and want to grow 2 inches more to 5'8 is this possible and if so ?? how do i do it ?? thank u 4 the help

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Depends: your final adult height is basically predetermined by your genetics (barring any major health issues or nutritional deficiencies). Make sure you are eating healthy, exercising regularly, and getting 9-10 hours of sleep per night. There are target height calculators online which can give you a possible height range based on your parent's height.

Answered 5/23/2015

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

Specializes in Adolescent Medicine

Yes and no: Most girls stop their height growth about 2 years after their 1st period at about 16 yrs of age. The most definitive test is the bone age (an x-Ray of your hand and wrist) will tell whether you have any growth potential left in your skeleton. Then again read "The Serenity Prayer" by Reinhold Niehbur.

Answered 7/30/2016

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