Problems with puberty

Puberty is a normal part of growing up, however there may be some problems: either puberty coming too early or perhaps too late. In both cases this can cause embarrassment or confusion for adolescents, as it's preferable to enter this somewhat turbulent period of change at the same time as one's peers. Doctissimo explores the causes and remedies of these puberty problems.

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  Abnormal puberty in girls

  Abnormal puberty in females is very early or late start of puberty, usually due to a hormonal imbalance.
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  Abnormal puberty in boys

  Abnormal puberty in boys is very early or late onset of puberty, usually due to a hormonal imbalance.
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  Understanding early puberty

  Scientists are struggling to find an explanation for the increasingly early onset of puberty. Up until recently, it was thought that early puberty may be caused by a high-fat diet, lack of physical exercise or exposure to certain chemicals but now scientists believe that there may be a genetic...
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  When puberty comes early

  Puberty marks the end of childhood. But why does it sometimes start early? Puberty is considered precocious in girls younger than eight and boys younger than ten.
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