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A member asked:
I'm 16.5 years old and 5f 9, at what age on average do boys stop growing, i hear it's 17 - 18 in general. hoping i will grow an inch taller. thankyou?
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Maybe: You can have your doctor check your growth plates to see if they remain open. All the best and hope you get that additional growth.
Answered 9/21/2017
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