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According to research published in the *Journal of Orthopaedic Research*, studies have shown that the width of the pelvis can continue to grow long after skeletal maturity. This surprising fact helps answer the common question: do your hips get larger with age, or is it just weight gain?
According to a study published in the *Journal of Orthopaedic Research*, the width of the pelvis and hips continues to increase long after vertical growth stops. The answer to "Do hips widen after 30?" is a definitive yes, with research indicating that this phenomenon is a normal part of the aging process for both men and women.
While most people believe growth stops in their teens, a study published in the *Journal of Orthopaedic Research* found that the pelvis can continue to widen well into old age. This means answering at what age do women's hips stop widening involves a complex interplay of lifelong bone remodeling and hormonal shifts, far beyond puberty.
