Center for Young Women's Health
Do girls stop growing in height after their first period?A lot of girls want to know what will happen to their height as they go through puberty. The main way we know how tall you will be is to … read more
Articles Tagged: height
My father is 5’10 and my mother is 5’2. I am 5’1. How can I become tall?
Everyone’s final height is mostly determined by the “genes” (genetic material) they inherit from their parents but height is also influenced by early or late puberty, some chronic illnesses and … read more
Does Your Height Increase After Puberty?
The answer to this is no. Right up until puberty, everyone grows at a slow rate. Then, when puberty hits, every teen has a growth spurt. The timing of this … read more
I’ve been having a major growth spurt for almost 3 months and now I’m shooting up like a rocket! When will this end?
It sounds like you’re definitely having a growth spurt. This usually happens the year before most girls get their first menstrual period. If you haven’t had your period yet you … read more