male height growth question?

Question

Hi, I am 17 1/2, male, can I still grow any more? I am 5'11'' and when I was 16 I was 5'8.5" but I don't look much different, as for facial hair I have none still and still look same as I was 16.

my dad is 5'7'' and my mom is 5'4''. by how much maximum can I get taller?

I hope to at least reach maybe 6'1''.

are there any ways to get and idea if your done or you are still growing besides getting a bone scan? I asked my doctor about it and he didn't want to do it because it's only for people who are like 4'10''.

thanks for the answers.

Answer 1

I think you can still grow a little. Maybe and inch or two.

Being 5'11" is pretty good though so I really wouldn't worry about it...

Answer 2

From first hand experience I know a person can grow long after "they" say you stop growing! I was a preemie baby and about a year behind everyone else in my class in height and weight.

I was 4' 11" until I had my first child at the age of 21. At that time I was 5' 0". 17 months later my second child was born and I was 5' 2"!

I am still 5'2" and happy as a clam in chowder! Just quit focusing on it. I didn't even realized I had grown. Oh and the up side to that is that if you look young, chances are you will age very gracefully. I have known many people that is true for. I have also seen it happen where those who weren't as "pretty" or "handsome" in school; were gorgeous as adults, because they either grew into their features; or time had evened out the features to balance them.

Hope this helps! Nana

Answer 3

Males can keep gaining height into their 20's. Genetics do play a role.There isnt much you can do to promote height other than eat right,include calcium and vitamin D,be active
and hope. We are pretty much stuck with what nature gives us for height.If you dont get any taller look at the positives of the height your at.You are already above aveage male height.As for facial hair it may be heiritage. For example some people with Indian heritage are less hairy.

Answer 4

Im not sure if you want to get any taller! I mean unless your trying to be in the NBA...are you? Being too much taller can be dangerous for your own health. And your doctor. If you MUST get a bone scan and your doctor still refuses. Try going somewhere else!

Answer 5

Listen up. Ur hight is really not something you shouldnt stress about because the deal is that you can't influence it that much. From the info u gave about your self and your parents, I would say that you could reach your wanted hight because it is said that people can grow until they are 25 and you are just 17. I heard people say that fish is good for the bones, and milk also. Just don't wish that you grow too much because you might dislike that too.

Answer 6

5'11 is almost 2" above the national average male height, and more than you could have expected since your parents are short, (relatively speaking).

X-rays and bone scans cost money, and unfortunately not a good way to spend your health insurance dollars. I don't mean to offend you with this blunt statement, but a lot of medical testing is a waste of money.

Answer 7

I do wish you young men would stop worrying about growing- in theory you don't stop growing until you are 21- but some do. Your height is fine - about average- learn to be content with the person on the inside because thats what counts and stop worrying about the person in the mirror.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

You are actually like a perfect height. I would not count on being any taller-maybe a half an inch.