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puberty

[pyoo-ber-tee] / ˈpju bər ti /


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Anyway, she had not gone through male puberty, which theoretically might have endowed her with a competitive advantage, because she had been taking puberty blockers and female hormones.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

The reason behind treating her differently was that she had begun gender-affirming care that included both puberty blockers and hormone therapy starting when she was 10 years old.

From Slate Jun. 30, 2026

Some worry that insufficient calorie and nutrient intake could compromise bone growth, puberty and brain development.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Some were given drugs designed to delay or suppress puberty, while others were given cross-sex hormones, also known as masculinising and feminising hormones.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

“Having gone through puberty, adults are very unlikely to see Holy Beings,” Darkness said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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