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Is It Normal To Not Grow Tall During Puberty?

Hi, im 14 and i have a concern, you see i was told by my local health care center that im one of the latest bunch to go into puberty, but that was when i was 13, i have started to grow pubic hair around my genitals but im still really short, also i got skinny arms, its not like i dont eat enough, i eat plenty, so im scared because i dont know whats happenning, everyone in grade 9 is taller then me, even girls. I look like the height of a 12 year old. if anyone can answer it would really help
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Hello

Thanks for the query

Few boys have a late growth spurt. Men grow until the age of 21. People grow taller even after reaching puberty.
Please visit your Gp for a local examination and to test your hormones like testosterone and growth hormone.

I hope I was of help

Regards
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Is It Normal To Not Grow Tall During Puberty?

Hello Thanks for the query Few boys have a late growth spurt. Men grow until the age of 21. People grow taller even after reaching puberty. Please visit your Gp for a local examination and to test your hormones like testosterone and growth hormone. I hope I was of help Regards