Am i ok?

[beastyd]

Im 15 ( 16 in 3 months ) and i dont think im growing normally. I eat ok, and get always 7-8+ hours of sleep. im like 5"3 and i still look so boyish. I have concern because im the only one i know who took this long to start growing. How much longer can it take? and am i growing slow, or starting late? im 2.6 on the stage thingy.

[JackOfClubs]

That is late but you are probably just a late bloomer. If by 16 and a half or 17, though, you don't see any change, then I would see a doctor. But 2.6 is pretty much in the middle and puberty can last into your 20's, so there is nothing to worry about.

[kdddd]

yeah i would have to agree with jake, you are most likely a late bloomer, and i think if you give it a few more months to a year you should see a change, if not you may want to seek medical advice

[Mr. Awesome]

Well let me tell you this at 15 i was still under 5 foot. Everyone grows at their own pace. Dont worry about it you will grow taller in time. As the above posts say your most likely a late bloomer but boy would i have benn happy at 5'3

Im 18 now and 5'7

Be proud of your body

[david_1990]

u don't have to worry ... evyerone grows differently .. some start really earli some start a bit later .. it doesnt mean that you won't grow ..just means that your body doesnt want to change yet.

just sit back and wait

[stef]

i dont think you should worry some ppl develope faster and some slower...i think you should enjoy teen age and have fun rather then worrying bout if u gonna grow :D

[tyler_52]

its normal youll keep growing till 17 years old in that time therell be inches in betwwen....

[Eagle1]

That is late but you are probably just a late bloomer. If by 16 and a half or 17, though, you don't see any change, then I would see a doctor. But 2.6 is pretty much in the middle and puberty can last into your 20's, so there is nothing to worry about.

agreed it also depends on your parents:yes:

[Ortizitthisone]

Some guys are over 6' by age 15, and some are still 5'. Everyone develops at a different pace. Your parents' and grandparents' height will also have a lot to do with how tall you end up growing. If they are tall, you could be too. If they are short, you may be as well. Also, if they were late bloomers (ask them and find out!) then you might be. As far as your 'boyish face,' most guys get more defined facial features right around your age, but that can happen later as well. Some guys just have young looking faces their whole lives! Ya can't control the cards you're dealt, just how you play the hands. Talk to your doctor during your next checkup if you're really concerned, but just remember, love the body you've got!

[Jagador]

your a late bloomer, also if your parents are short, you also will be short, or if one is short and one is tall, you have a 50/50 chance of getting one or the other. It all depends on your parents genes and it also depends on your body. Give youself time to grow.

[diamond jetstream]

i agree your just a late bloomer i had the same problem with my pubic hair i didnt see any until about a year ago so i would have been your age at the time and i wa about as tall as you are now but heaps suddenly i hit a growth spurt and grew about a foot and started to see good results.dont worry about it itll happen over time and even if it doesnt there are hormone tablets that make u grow :)

[thepieman]

You are a late bloomer. It's nothing to worry about, one of may mates is smaller than this and another is 6' 3" (all 15 nearly 16). If things don't change in the future you may need to get it checked, but you should be okay.

[ACQD139F83J]

Perfectly normal variation...

[bowlheadhere]

You just seem to me as though you are a late bloomer. If you get into your late teens and still see no change (17/18) then I would really recommend seeing a doctor. You must remember that puperty ends in your late 20's.