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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. 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.

  4. Tanner scale - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  5. With puberty starting earlier than ever, doctors urge greater ...

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    Precocious puberty on the rise. In the mid-19th century, girls had their first periods — which typically come about two years after they begin to show signs of breasts or pubic hair — at age ...

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

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    The researchers found that girls diagnosed with precocious puberty were more likely to have higher BMIs, with increased screen time (girls in the study averaged two hours per day on electronic ...

  7. Teens who hit puberty later could face bone health issues ...

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    The timing of puberty can influence a child's bone strength throughout adolescence and into early adulthood. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800 ...

  8. Chest hair - Wikipedia

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    The development of chest hair begins normally during late puberty, usually between the ages of 12 and 18. It can also start later, between the age of 20 and 30, so that many men in their twenties have not yet reached their full chest hair development. The growth continues subsequently.

  9. 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 ...