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Does Your Pelvis Widen as You Age? The Surprising Truth About Bone Growth

In a surprising discovery, researchers found that the pelvic bones continue to expand long after skeletal maturity is reached, dispelling the common myth that wider hips are simply a result of weight gain. This phenomenon answers the question: **Does your pelvis widen as you age?**

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Do Hips Get Wider the Older You Get? The Surprising Truth About Aging

According to research published in the *Journal of Orthopaedic Research*, the pelvis continues to widen well after skeletal maturity. This surprising fact reveals that to the question, **do hips get wider the older you get?**, the answer is a resounding yes, and it's not solely from weight gain.

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At what age does the pelvis widen?: A Lifespan Perspective

While many believe the hips only widen during female puberty, a 2011 study found that the pelvis continues to expand throughout adulthood in both men and women. At what age does the pelvis widen for good? It’s a complex, lifelong process influenced by hormones and aging.

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