Can a girl who started her period at age 10 still grow taller?

Menstruation, commonly referred to as "da yi ma," typically denotes the menstrual cycle. Whether a person who begins menstruation at age 10 can still grow taller usually depends on whether the epiphyseal growth plates have closed. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Yes, they can still grow

Menstruation occurs when the uterine lining sheds in response to cyclical changes in the ovaries, resulting in bleeding. Starting menstruation at age 10 is a normal physiological phenomenon, indicating that the reproductive organs have matured. If bone age assessment shows that the epiphyseal plates have not yet closed, further height growth is generally expected. The younger the bone age, the greater the potential for additional growth.

2. No, they cannot grow

Having started menstruation at age 10 indicates that sexual organ development is already mature, and estrogen and progesterone levels in the body may be relatively high, which could potentially counteract the effects of growth hormone. If X-ray imaging of the left hand and wrist reveals that the epiphyseal plates have fully closed, significant increase in height is unlikely.

For individuals whose epiphyseal plates remain open, enhancing nutrition, engaging in moderate physical activity under medical guidance, or adopting other appropriate interventions may help promote further height development.