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I am 22 years old and 6'1 tall. i have been this height since i was 17-18. i read in that some cases, men stop growing for a bit between 16-20, then end up growing a bit more after 21-22. does a slow growth rate mean my growth plates have closed?

Q: i am 22 years old and 6'1 tall. i have been this height since i was 17-18. i read in that some cases, men stop growing for a bit between 16-20, then end up growing a bit more after 21-22. does a slow growth rate mean my growth plates have closed?

: No, you won't grow anymore at your current age. Take care.

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Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, you won't grow anymore at your current age. Take care.

Answered 6/26/2023

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A member asked:

I am 22 years old and 6'1 tall. i have been this height since i was 17-18. i read in that some cases, men stop growing for a bit between 16-20, then end up growing a bit more after 21-22. does a slow growth rate mean my growth plates have closed?

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