at what age do you stop growing vertical height, for males?

Question

At what usual age will i stop on growing my height?

Answer 1

Height: Most males stop growing taller by around age 18 and for most girls it is around 16 to 17 years old. However, this varies – especially if the person entered puberty late.

Answer 2

If : If your growth plates in your long bones have fused, then you are finished growing and no medications or treatments will make you taller. The average age for this in females is 15 to 16 and for males is 18 to 19. If your growth plates are still open (which is not unheard of in a 20 year old male) it is possible you may still grow a little on your own. Sometimes human growth hormone (hgh) can be used to increase height in young children prior to and around puberty, but makes little difference in height after puberty. Actual hgh is tightly regulated and can only be distributed by physicians - usually endocrinologists, so be wary of any products that claim to contain it. Once you reach adulthood, your height is what it is and short of a gruesome leg-lengthening surgery with immense pain, expense, and complications, there's nothing you can do to actually gain a few inches. There are a few things you can do to make yourself appear taller: - practice good posture - find shoes with thick soles or "lifts" - dress in monochromatic colors, wear vertical stripes and keep your look stream-lined - make sure your clothes fit well - baggy clothes will make you appear smaller.

Answer 3

You could check: Any further height would depend on having open growth centers in your long bones.A single x-ray of your wrist/hand can be examined for open growth centers. If they have closed, like they do for most males by 18, you are done.No meds/exercise/stretches/etc will help you grow taller if the growth centers are closed.

Answer 4

No: Not at all.

Answer 5

No: At age29 your height is what it will be. This was determined by your genetics. External devices such as platform shoes can give the illusion of greater height.

Answer 6

Not much to offer: I recall some research in the scandinavian countries where the upper leg bones (femurs) were cut. Rods were placed through the skin ; bones ; attached to a special stretching device. Bone grafts were placed ; if it didn't fail the person could gain a few inches. Seems a bit drastic, ; i know of no one doing it now. If you are 32 ; growth sites in bone are sealed, you are at your final height.

Answer 7

Depends: If you are in your teenage years or if you are referring to a child, a good healthy diet with plenty of exercise and activity can maximize your chances to attain your full potential. However, if you are an adult, there isnt much you can do as your bones have fused leaving no room for further growth.

Answer 8

Platform shoes: If you entered puberty the same time as your friends ; your bone maturity is 18 yo or older there is little you can do to increase your height.A single x-ray of your left hand can be assessed for bone maturity.If bony maturity is more like 15 you might grow an additional couple of inches.Medicines won't help if the growth centers are closed/finished.

Answer 9

It is average for an: Adult male in the us. 69.3" is right on the mark.

Answer 10

Growth spurt: At stage iv.

at what age do you stop growing vertical height, for males?

Ask U.S. doctors your own question and get educational, text answers — it's anonymous and free!

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

Similar questions

Growing taller dear dr. I am a 20 years old guy and i feel my hight is not satisfy me so im wondering if you could give me any way where i could grow taller for some inches ?

I am 29 years old guy and 170 CM height. I feel upset for my height. I have to increase my height at any cost. How can i?Is therr any pills for that?

I m a 20 year old guy with height 173cms. Do my height will increase further? And how can I increase my height

Is 5'9 above average height for a guy?

At what tanner stage for males do you reach your peak height?

Related questions

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

People also asked

Disclaimer:

Get the free app for Members

Get the free app for Doctors