Can a 22-year-old male still grow taller?
Whether a 22-year-old boy can still grow taller mainly depends on whether the epiphyseal line is closed or not. Typically, boys' puberty ends around 20 years old, but some boys enter puberty later, such as not yet entering puberty at age 13, which belongs to delayed puberty. In this case, it is possible that the boy may still grow taller at 22 years old. One can go to the hospital for a bone age X-ray to determine whether they can still grow taller.
1. Boys grow relatively fast within the first two years after birth, gaining more than seven centimeters per year. From four and a half years old to before puberty, they grow relatively slower, but they still gain more than five centimeters per year.
2. Boys start to grow taller during puberty, usually starting from 9 to 13 years old. With the development of the gonads and increased secretion of testosterone, growth accelerates, with an annual growth rate of more than six centimeters. Some boys enter puberty earlier, with the gonads awakening before age nine. However, early puberty may lead to shorter adult height.
3. 80% of height is determined by parents, while the remaining 20% is closely related to the environment. Through reasonable and balanced nutrition, preventing obesity, and appropriately consuming more milk, the protein and calcium required for bone growth can be fully supplemented. At the same time, developing a love for sports and getting enough sleep can promote better secretion of growth hormone.
