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Once you cross your teenage years and enter your early twenties, most of your growth plates (epiphyseal plates) have typically fused, which essentially marks the end of your height growth potential. For women, this usually happens around 16-18 years old and a bit later for men. So unfortunately, natural height increase at 23 is unlikely. Your experience is common, as height is largely determined by genetics, with environmental factors during growth periods having a significant though more limited effect. What you’ve tried, like supplements and stretching exercises, have limited benefits when it comes to truly increasing height at your age; they might improve posture but not actual height. On the hormonal front, any deficiencies, such as growth hormone deficiencies, can indeed impact height development during childhood or adolescence. Since your tests were normal, it doesn’t seem like there’s a treatable hormonal imbalance affecting your growth. While there isn’t a way to “fix” short stature in adulthood, refining how you view and handle this can be liberating. For example, focusing on maximizing what you can control—like health, fitness, and even wardrobe choices—can boost confidence. Wearing fitted clothes, standing tall with good posture, and choosing shoes with slight lifts might influence how you and others perceive your height. Engaging in strength training and core exercises can help enhance your taller appearance. It can be hard, especially if societal or peer perspectives weigh heavily, but many individuals find fulfillment in excelling in areas that express their identity beyond physical attributes. While acceptance is a personal journey, talking to healthcare professionals or certified counselors might help in dealing with any associated frustrations or stress.