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  2. Delayed puberty - Wikipedia

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    Puberty is considered delayed when the child has not begun puberty when two standard deviations or about 95% of children from similar backgrounds have. [7] [8] [9]In North American girls, puberty is considered delayed when breast development has not begun by age 13, when they have not started menstruating by age 15, [2] and when there is no increased growth rate. [8]

  3. Kallmann syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Failure to start or fully complete puberty. [2] Lack of testicle development in men (size < 4 ml, whereas the normal range is between 12 and 25 ml). [2] Primary amenorrhoea (failure to start menstruation). [8] Poorly defined secondary sexual characteristics. [3] Micropenis in 5-10% of male cases. [2] Cryptorchidism (undescended testicles) at ...

  4. Puberty - Wikipedia

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    Early puberty also correlates with increased sexual activity and a higher instance of teenage pregnancy, both of which can lead to depression and other psychosocial issues. [23] On the other hand, late-maturing males develop lower self-esteem and confidence and generally have lower popularity among peers, due to their less-developed physiques.

  5. Why puberty education in the U.S. starts too late, say experts

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    Experts say that lessons on puberty in school aren't comprehensive enough and often happen too late — after development has already started for many. Why puberty education in the U.S. starts too ...

  6. Is It Just Stress...Or Perimenopause? Doctors Explain ... - AOL

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    Here's how to pinpoint when you're actually in this phase of life even if your symptoms (hot flashes, mood swings, stress, dryness) are nonspecific.

  7. What is precocious puberty? Experts explain. - AOL

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    What is precocious puberty, and what are the first signs? Precocious means early or premature. When doctors talk about precocious puberty, they mean any signs of sexual maturity happening earlier ...

  8. Precocious puberty - Wikipedia

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    Individuals with precocious puberty, early adrenarche, and early normal puberty show less stress after treatment compared to individuals without preexisting developmental conditions. [ 46 ] Blockers are also used in the treatment of central precocious puberty resulting from conditions like hypothalamic hamartomas or congenital adrenal ...

  9. Late bloomer - Wikipedia

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    A late bloomer is a person whose talents or capabilities are not visible to others until later than usual. [1] [2] [3] The term is used metaphorically to describe a child or adolescent who develops slower than others in their age group, but eventually catches up and in some cases overtakes their peers, or an adult whose talent or genius in a particular field only appears later in life than is ...