I'm a 5'7 male and I've just turned 17. I was just wondering how to tell whether I've finished growing or not. My voice has gone deeper but still not as deep as some of the men I see around and I still haven't got any hair under my arm pits and don't need to shave (although I do), is it normal at this age? I'm a bit concerned as I've been browsing around and some have said boys stop growing at 17-18 while others have said boys stop growing at 21 or even later. Have I finished going through puberty yet and is there any chance I'd grow another 3-4 inches? Your input and advice would be greatly appreciated!
2007-01-01 17:30:14 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Men's Health
most body development comes to maturity at about 23, including liver function yadayadayada, at 17 growth plates have fused, hormone levels are becoming normalized, and you are getting near the end of your growth "height" etc.
2007-01-01 18:06:17 · answer #1 · answered by Thomas A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like you've heard many males continue growing untill they're 21 or even older on some occasions, and seeing as you haven't got any facial or under arm hair I'd say there's a good chance that you'll have a few more growth spurts, but everyone's different, so you never know. My boyfriend, for instance didn't start getting facial hair untill he was eightteen and grew about two more inches by the time he was 20. Some males hit major growth spurts towards the end of puberty and grow as much as five or so inches right before they stop growing all together other males may be as tall as they're going to get long before they get the slightest bit of facial hair. Take a look at when you're dad, uncles, and grandfathers started and stoped growning, how tall your parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents are, and that'll give you a good idea. Also, the best way to tell when you're completely finnished with puberty is when your wisdom teeth fully come in.
2007-01-01 17:41:25 · answer #2 · answered by Ash 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Varies depending on your genetics. I was shaving a full beard at your age and had some chest hair, but started having to shave at 13. My brotherinlaws did not shave until they were 17 or 18, and really did not grow much until about then--then grew almost a foot by the time they were 19. Fair skinned guys seem to mature slower than dark skinned guys, who also have more hair anyway. Again, genetics.
Best way to find out--check with your dad, uncles on both sides, first cousins that are male, if any. See when they started really shaving or finished growing. Also remember that not all guys grow facial hair, or may only grow small spotty patches, actually this is quite regular.
2007-01-02 04:24:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
such as you have heard many adult men proceed bobbing up untill they're 21 or perhaps older on some events, and seeing as you have not gained any facial or below arm hair i could say there's a sturdy danger which you would be waiting to have countless extra progression spurts, yet all and sundry's mind-blowing, so as which you by no potential observe of. My boyfriend, for occasion did not getting facial hair untill he became as quickly as eightteen and grew approximately 2 extra advantageous inches via the time he became as quickly as 20. some men hit critical boost spurts in direction of the ideal of puberty and strengthen as lots as 5 or so inches ideal in the previous they end becoming all at the same time different adult men would additionally be as tall as they gets long in the previous than they get the slightest little bit of facial hair. Take a seem straight away you're dad, uncles, and grandfathers began and stoped growning, how tall your mom and pop, aunts, uncles, and grandparents are, and that'll supply you a sturdy concept. additionally, the impressive answer to tell once you're fully finnished with puberty is while your expertise tooth completely are attainable.
2016-10-19 08:33:54 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not think that the growth stops abruptly at a particular age. I guess guys go through it till 20-21 if I am not wrong...
2007-01-01 17:33:54 · answer #5 · answered by SP 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They told me that u stop growing at age 21. If by age 21 u haven't growen any difference that's how u will stay.
2007-01-01 17:36:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the end of growth can arrive anywhere between the ages of 18-20. you still have time to grow.
it might be beneficial to see an endocronologist. he/she can make the correct daignosis and, if necessary, provide you with
medication to bolster the growing process. if you're worried, there is help!
2007-01-04 07:41:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
continue to drink ur milk, and eat plenty of protein. you are not finished growing. that stops around ur 24th birthday.... so don't ruin your body now... no need to fret on the non-manly things about urself. soon enough, things will happen, and you will of wished that you didn't have to shave everyday, and all that hair!? it will grow in places you never thought concieveable. enjoy your baby body pal.... you will wish for it back. happy growing to ya!
2007-01-01 17:37:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is different for everyone. I would at least wait until you're 20-ish.
2007-01-01 17:34:00 · answer #9 · answered by Gina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in sex ed we were told that you officially end puberty when you are able to reproduce however i dont think that means that u stop growing at that point
2007-01-01 19:37:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋