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Although there is a wide range of normal ages, females typically begin the process of puberty around age 10½ and end puberty around 15–17; males begin around ages 11½—12 and end around 16–17. [1] [2] [3] Females attain reproductive maturity about four years after the first physical changes of puberty appear. [13]
Among researchers who study puberty, the Tanner scale is commonly considered the "gold standard" for assessing pubertal status when it is conducted by a trained medical examiner. [5] In HIV treatment, the Tanner scale is used to determine which regimen to follow for pediatric or adolescent patients on antiretroviral therapy (adult, adolescent ...
This category enlists films that deal with the subject matter of puberty, a physiological process through which a child's body matures into that of an adult capable of sexual reproduction. Pages in category "Films about puberty"
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Unit 3 — Age 9-11 Girl talk | Boy talk | Let's talk about sex Unit 4 — Age 11-13 Puberty | Body image | Making the right choices As of July 7, 2012, the DVDs were removed from the Channel 4 product catalogue as a result of the government's announcement that the PSHE curriculum is under review.
Starting puberty significantly early — younger than age 8 in girls, 9 in boys — may have health effects lasting into adulthood, including higher risks of breast cancer, diabetes and heart disease.
Girls have usually reached full physical development around ages 15–17, [3] [11] [34] while boys usually complete puberty around ages 16–17. [11] [34] [35] Any increase in height beyond the post-pubertal age is uncommon. Girls attain reproductive maturity about four years after the first physical changes of puberty appear. [3]
A similar book aimed at boys between the ages of nine and twelve, Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys, was written by Natterson. It discusses the physical, social and emotional changes that boys may experience during puberty, as well as general hygiene and health issues commonly encountered during adolescence. [15] [16]