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2021-06-04 13:38:35
Im a 18 year old female. i turned 18,12 days back. is there any way i can grow a few cms tall? i have skipping rope but if i do can i grow?
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Usually no further growth in hight after 18 yrs. Age. Kindly concentrate on your studies. You already have very good height.

Answered2021-06-04 22:02:07

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Growth can occur till a year later from your menarche, After that natural height growth is not possible. If you are average indian height, i think there is nothing to worry

Answered2021-06-04 15:27:59

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Growth occurs till 18 years of age..... Now your height is fixed

Answered2021-06-04 14:43:12

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