A member asked:

To treat infertility acupuncturist added several herbs. didn't get pregnant but awhile later i'm now a few inches taller did herbs cause that? i'm 39.

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Dr. Sofian Al-khatib answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No: No, you probably straightened out your spine. Your growth plates on your bones no longer grow at this age.

Answered 2/5/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Acupuncture: I agree with earlier answer. Acupuncture / herbs should not cause you to grow taller at this age.

Answered 10/11/2015

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