Can You Still Grow Taller After Puberty? Understanding Growth Plates
Learn how to determine if you can still grow taller by checking your growth plates.
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Growth plates in your bones determine if you can still grow taller. Once these plates close after puberty, typically around age 18-21, further growth is unlikely. A doctor or endocrinologist can assist by conducting an X-ray to check the status of your growth plates.
FAQs & Answers
- What are growth plates? Growth plates are areas of developing tissue at the ends of long bones, important for bone growth during childhood and adolescence.
- At what age do growth plates typically close? Growth plates usually close around the ages of 18 to 21, indicating the end of vertical growth.
- How can I check if my growth plates are still open? A doctor or endocrinologist can perform an X-ray to assess the status of your growth plates.
- Is it possible to grow taller after 21? After growth plates close, it is highly unlikely, but factors like posture and spinal health can influence perceived height.