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A member asked:

Grew an inch at age 22, is this normal? puberty started at age 15. never had any growth spurts, just slow gradual growth.

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: This is one of many typical growing patterns for males.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/5/2013

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