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At what age boys stop height growth and iam turning 17 can i grow still taller. iam about 5feet 5inches???
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Depends on variables: Most males finish their growth by age 17-18. Growth centers in the long bones respond to the hormones of puberty by closing at a predictable pace.An x-ray of your wrist and hand can be assessed for growth plates and if more like a 14-15 yo you could expect more growth.If your growth plates have closed, you are done.
Answered 11/28/2018
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