“I'm worried about my height?”
Hi, I've recently become insecure due to the preferences that women have in the dating industry lately. So being 5'8 I've been doing everything I can to increase my height at age 21. So my question is, is it true that it's impossible to grow after 18? I noticed an increase in growth between 16-17 and from there I didn't care to notice until now.
And if working out and having a good diet is useless now, then what can technology do? like surgery. Genetics: my Father is like 6' and my Mother is 5'5.
I've always been active and ate healthy as a teenager. Insomnia hurt my sleep sometimes but I did what I could to get it. I drank coffee every now and then. Got back into it at 19 severely but I've quit and I don't think it's stunted my growth otherwise I'd be 5'4 for sure.
And if working out and having a good diet is useless now, then what can technology do? like surgery. Genetics: my Father is like 6' and my Mother is 5'5.
I've always been active and ate healthy as a teenager. Insomnia hurt my sleep sometimes but I did what I could to get it. I drank coffee every now and then. Got back into it at 19 severely but I've quit and I don't think it's stunted my growth otherwise I'd be 5'4 for sure.
Male | 21 years old
1 Answer
Good morning, and thank you for sharing your concerns.
There are many ways to estimate your final adult height. Entering the data you shared, your estimated adult height is 5’8”. That seems like a great height to me. Besides, women too come in different heights: a petite woman would get a bad neck from constantly looking up at a very tall man. To answer your question from the medical perspective, you don’t seem to have a medical problem affecting your height. However, if you want to confirm that, you should see an endocrinologist, who can measure your hormone levels. Growth hormone injections can add a couple of inches to one’s height, but you need to have a medical diagnosis. Lastly, a man is as tall as his “date” sees him, and that has nothing to do with feet and inches. I recommend trying to grow as a person, learn the art of conversation, and try to stand out through qualities no woman could resist, like integrity, kindness, wit, sincerity. Get a good education in an area you are passionate about. Get involved in much needed service in your community. That will increase your confidence and self esteem, and your chances of meeting someone in person rather than on line.
I hope this helps broaden your perspective on relationships, and realize how shallow is woman who shops for men based on size, as they would for clothing.
Good luck to you!
Dr. C
P.S. keep up the healthy life style!
There are many ways to estimate your final adult height. Entering the data you shared, your estimated adult height is 5’8”. That seems like a great height to me. Besides, women too come in different heights: a petite woman would get a bad neck from constantly looking up at a very tall man. To answer your question from the medical perspective, you don’t seem to have a medical problem affecting your height. However, if you want to confirm that, you should see an endocrinologist, who can measure your hormone levels. Growth hormone injections can add a couple of inches to one’s height, but you need to have a medical diagnosis. Lastly, a man is as tall as his “date” sees him, and that has nothing to do with feet and inches. I recommend trying to grow as a person, learn the art of conversation, and try to stand out through qualities no woman could resist, like integrity, kindness, wit, sincerity. Get a good education in an area you are passionate about. Get involved in much needed service in your community. That will increase your confidence and self esteem, and your chances of meeting someone in person rather than on line.
I hope this helps broaden your perspective on relationships, and realize how shallow is woman who shops for men based on size, as they would for clothing.
Good luck to you!
Dr. C
P.S. keep up the healthy life style!
