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A 17-year-old male asked:
Are there any natural ways to grow taller? when do guys (men) stop growing taller? i'm 17 and i've heard it's 21 the age guys stop growing.
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Sneidanswered
Endocrinology 43 years experience
Still growing: You stop growing when the ends of your long bones fuse at the end of puberty. With some variation, you probably still have some growth potential before your growth stops. Eat well and exercise. Best of luck.
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