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At what age height growth stop?

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Growth spurt: Different for boys and girls. In girls approx 15-17 yrs or three yrs after menarche. In boys, 20-22 yrs.

Dr Fricke agreed

Answered 9/16/2017

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

It depends on when : You reach puberty. Growth occurs through stage IV of sexual maturation in males & ceases in stage v, between 18-21 years of age. If you're concerned about short stature, consult your physician.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 3/16/2020

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Does excessive masterbution from age 15(male) in any way stop or restrict height growth or interfere in the genetically determined height.Exp clearly?

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Hello everyone,Im new here.Can someone help me please?Why do doctors here say that masturbating 12+ times every single day for 10 years ever since first masturbating 12+ times every single day at the age of 12 does not stop height growth in any way?

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A member asked:

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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A member asked:

Hello,doctors.Im aged 21 now.Ever since age 11,I masturbated 10+ times every sngle day for 10 years.I stopped gaining height at age 11 when I first masturbated 10 times every single day.Did masturbating so often stop my height growth in any way?

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A member asked:

Could masterbution at age 15 had prematurly fused my growth plates by age 16 resulted in short height?

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