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42 Year Old, Want To Increase Height. What Should Be Done?

Sir, Im 42 year old (DOB: 1st March,1969), I look younger to my age, got married at 38 and have lovely, beautiful 2 children age group of 4 and 6 years old. My dream is to increase my height. My husband is 5 9 and my height is just 5 . can my height increase to 5 2 to 5 3 . im not too greedy. pls. pls and pls. advice me and suggest me what to do. my email. : YYYY@YYYY or YYYY@YYYY my contact no: 0000 Thank you, Hemalatha 0000
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Hello Hemalatha and thanks for the query
It is really impossible by medication to increase height at the age of 42. The process of bone ossification completed at 25 year of age and after that height cannot be increased.
The surgery of increasing the lower limb length by a qualified ortho surgeon can help you in increasing your height by 3-5 inches. Consult your orthopedic surgeon for that if you want to go for the surgery.
Hope I have answered your query.
Best Wishes
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM.

It is nearly impossible to increase the height after this age.
But unfortunately, height can decrease after the age of 40 yrs, due to bone loss and vertebral disc compression. Are you aware of this?
To prevent this to some extent, get hormone replacement treatment soon after the menopause.
Having said that, You can APPEAR TALLER by following simple methods like erect posture, high heel shoes etc.
Being healthy is more important in my opinion.

Regards
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42 Year Old, Want To Increase Height. What Should Be Done?

Hello Hemalatha and thanks for the query It is really impossible by medication to increase height at the age of 42. The process of bone ossification completed at 25 year of age and after that height cannot be increased. The surgery of increasing the lower limb length by a qualified ortho surgeon can help you in increasing your height by 3-5 inches. Consult your orthopedic surgeon for that if you want to go for the surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Best Wishes