Puberty: The signs, stages and when to see a doctor
Puberty is the time when children's bodies start to make hormones that lead to physical changes and signs of maturation.
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Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Puberty
MeSH tree: G08.686.760
Caregiver disruptions in childhood linked to delayed puberty and faster aging
According to some estimates, more than 100 million children around the world experience separations from their caregiver every year. Previous research—much of it derived from the long-running Bucharest Early Intervention ...
Oct 16, 2025
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Six ways to talk to your teens about sex without the cringe
Parents play an important role in teaching their children about sex and relationships. But our new report shows many parents—fathers in particular—find it mortifying.
Sep 15, 2025
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How the pandemic altered puberty's impact on girls' mental health
When the COVID-19 pandemic started in 2020, it brought many aspects of life to a standstill. For adolescents, this included attending school and the social interactions that happen there. But the process of growing up continued—including ...
Aug 5, 2025
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Grandfather's environmental chemical exposures may influence when girls get first period
A grandfather's exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals may impact the age when his granddaughter starts her first period, according to a study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2025, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting ...
Jul 13, 2025
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TikTok docs: Survey shows Gen Z turn to DMs over MDs and why
The phrase "doctor's orders" does not hold much weight with Generation Z.
Jul 8, 2025
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More young women are getting breast cancer—why?
At some point in their lifetimes, approximately one out of every eight women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer. That estimate from the American Cancer Society becomes even more troubling when considering ...
Jun 16, 2025
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Early puberty may increase risk of overweight later in life for girls, finds study
Girls who enter puberty early have a higher risk of developing overweight later in life—even if they were not overweight as children.
May 19, 2025
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So your primary school child has a 'boyfriend' or 'girlfriend'. Should you be worried?
If you have a child in primary school, you may not be expecting to help them manage romantic relationships. Surely this is an issue for the high school years?
May 18, 2025
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Benefits and risks of trans youth taking sex hormones to better align their bodies with their gender
Triggered by hormonal changes in the brain and body, puberty marks a physical transformation. Estrogen and testosterone—often called "sex hormones"—drive many familiar changes, such as breast development and periods or a ...
May 16, 2025
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