Are girls getting their periods earlier? And can parents do anything about it?
Do you remember how old you were when you got your first period? And whether it was considered early, late or about average?
Sep 21, 2026
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Endocrine System Diseases: News and Research on Puberty, Precocious
MeSH tree: C19.391.693
Exposure to common endocrine disruptors carries increased risk of precocious puberty in girls
Research from the University of Granada published in the European Journal of Pediatrics has revealed that girls with higher levels of bisphenol A (a component of plastics and epoxy-phenolic resins) and benzophenones (ultraviolet ...
Jul 7, 2026
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Not all children with early puberty need the same level of testing or treatment, says new guideline
Some subgroups of children with precocious puberty—such as older girls with slowly progressing puberty—may not need the same level of testing or treatment, according to a new Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline ...
Jun 13, 2026
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Onset of puberty in children may be associated with substances detected in the maternal blood
The changes from childhood to adolescence occur during puberty. In recent decades, there has been an increase in the phenomenon of early puberty. The scientific community is studying the issue from various perspectives; for ...
May 27, 2026
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New clarity on a little‑understood stage of childhood development
Adrenarche—an early, puzzling transition between childhood and adolescence—has long been clouded by inconsistent terminology across pediatrics, endocrinology, and puberty research. A new call for precision aims to change ...
May 20, 2026
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Stress, BMI, and hormones linked to earlier puberty in girls
Higher levels of key steroid hormones—combined with elevated stress and body mass index (BMI)—are associated with earlier onset of puberty in girls, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School of Public ...
Apr 13, 2026
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Puberty blockers: Why politicians overriding doctors sets a dangerous precedent
The government's ban on puberty blockers for gender-affirming care marks a troubling shift: politicians are now making decisions that should sit with clinicians working alongside young people and their families or whānau.
Nov 24, 2025
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Consuming certain sweeteners may increase risk of early puberty
Consuming certain sweeteners commonly found in foods and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty in children, particularly among those who are genetically predisposed, according to a study being presented Sunday ...
Jul 13, 2025
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American kids have become increasingly unhealthy over nearly two decades, new study finds
The health of U.S. children has deteriorated over the past 17 years, with kids today more likely to have obesity, chronic diseases and mental health problems like depression, a new study says.
Jul 7, 2025
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Antibiotic use in infancy linked to earlier puberty onset in girls
Girls given antibiotics during their first year of life, especially in the first three months, are more likely to enter puberty at an earlier age, according to research presented at the first Joint Congress between the European ...
May 10, 2025
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