Generally, what age do girls stop growing in height?

Question

have a teenage daughter who's shorter than her classmates, and she really wants to grow taller. But I've heard from many people that people stop growing in height at a certain age. Generally what age does one stop growing completely (especially for females)? If you have any source for your answer, it would be more reliable and helpful than a random guess. Thanks in advance, and 10 points for best answer!

Answer 1

18. because at 16 I was a short m**o and I am 17 now and i am a tall chick now. :]]]  

Answer 2

well i've heard eighteen. but my super fit and smart physical education teacher constantly tells us that girls stop growing much after they get their period.  

Answer 3

16 years old.

Answer 4

Sometimes they stop after they start menstruating, but they have definitely finished growing by 18-20.

Answer 5

A lot of people on here are saying that it can have to do with your menstrual cycle beginning... I'm not so sure about that... I can only speak from experience. I entered high school as a freshman and was 4'10".  I HATED IT! :) By my senior year I had reached 5'1".  By the time I was 21 I was 5'5" and that is what I am today at age 24.  

So basically I was growing until I was 21... Tell her to embrace her shortness,  she'll grow up soon enough! :)

Answer 6

Well i'm 21 and I think I finally got all of my height. I'm 5'6 now, but a few years a go I was only about 5'5. Your daughter will probably continue to grow until around 20 or so.

Answer 7

My science teacher said 4 years after a girls period.. However my mum said 18 and I'm still growing and its been 4 years so you decide lol xx