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Hello, i'm 6'1 and still growing. i'm 19 and last time i checked i was 5'11.5 now 7 months on i've remeasured at 186cm. it really has got me down. as a female it's not easy being so tall. is there anything i could do to lose a few inches? even very slig
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Genetic potential: I am so sorry to hear your are down about your height. Six feet is indeed tall for a woman. There is not anything you can do medically to reduce your height. Your height could help you excel in many areas. Modeling is an option. Many sports as basketball and volleyball need tall girls. If you continue feeling sad about it consider seeing a counselor to explore your feelings.
Answered 8/9/2015
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