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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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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.
Answered 6/24/2013
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