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Can you still grow taller or have a growth spurt after 18 as a male ?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Depends on your : Stage of puberty. If adult stage v, you may grow 1-2" more, at most.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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