Last updated on June 25, 2025
Question:
If I’m ending Tanner Stage 3 (I’m at 3.9), does that mean I will be having slower growth from now on?
Answer:
Stage 3 is when you grow the fastest. During stage 4, growth gradually slows down until you stop growing in height when you reach stage 5. By “gradual”, we mean your growth compared to what it was 6 months or a year prior. If you compare month to month, you may see starts and stops as your body has more things to grow than just your bones.