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I'm a male just turned 16 a month ago and i'm 5'2 or 5'3 and i was wonder ing will i have s growth spurts? dad is 5'8. mom is 5'1 or 5'2
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Yes: Most men reach full adult height by age 21 source can keep growing taller until age 23
Answered 1/25/2016
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