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Didn't get my catch up growth spurt during puberty, i was a late bloomer, is it too late? i'm 5f8 my dad's 5f9 and mom 5f5, i used to smoke hookah too

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

You are normal: Your height is both normal and most likely exactly what your genetics intended given your family history. At 22 there will be no more growing.

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/24/2013

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A member asked:

Didn't get my catch up growth spurt during puberty, i was a late bloomer, is it too late? i'm 5f8 my dad's 5f9 and mom 5f5, i used to smoke hookah too

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Maes and another doctor agreed

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