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I've Only Grown 1 Inch Since 5th Grade

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I'm currently an 18-year-old female and stand at 5'2". I started puberty around 8 (chest development) but didn't get a period until 10. I grew from 4'9" to 5'1" during that time. Since then, I've only grown an inch and 3/4. We suspect I have too much testosterone since middle school (by 13, I made the same levels as a 16-year-old boy). I assume the testosterone might have blocked any growth. It's either that, or I got extremely unlucky. Usually, women stop growing by now, but with how few inches I've grown overall, I think I still have room to do so.

Is it possible for me to still grow now?

I've been looking into transitioning to male, also, so would that help at all? I'm a little worried about being that short as a guy.

Would it be better to stay female then reduce the testosterone to normal levels?

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  • sarajo
    sarajo PandaPies

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    Have you thought about having a talk to your GP or a specialised gender reassignment doctor to see if they can help you with your query

  • Marina_Dee
    Marina_Dee PandaPies

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    who is the "we"? You say "we" suspect I have too much testosterone. That can only be determined by proper testing. You would have other male type characteristics if you had too much testosterone.How tall are your parents?

    You seem a little confused about testosterone and gender and height.Lots of women are quite happy to be nearly 5' 3".

    You are not ready to transition to male gender. You have too may questions unanswered

    Do talk to your doctor and get some insight into your problems.

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