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Is there evidence showing guys grow faster at the end of adolescence?
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Not exactly: Boys reach their growth spurt at tanner stage iv, at average age 14.
Answered 7/12/2013
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Puberty and growth: Girls will start their growth spurt earlier than boys, but growth in height, once begun will not be faster depending on gender. Boys can keep getting taller throughout adolescence and young adulthood. Girls generally don't grow very much taller once they get their first period.
Answered 7/13/2013
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