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When do females stop growing taller? what is the latest age you have seen a female gain height before ending her growth?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: most girls reach their full height about 2 years after their menses (periods) start. So cannot give you an answer based on age because some girls start their periods as early as 8-9 y/o and some as late as 15-16 y/o. Hope this answers your question. Dr. R

Answered 9/29/2015

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