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puberty

[pyoo-ber-tee] / ˈpyu bər ti /


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Young-adult fiction about normal girls navigating puberty and romance were everywhere.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

She visited doctors when her period had not started in puberty and after tests, they found much of her reproductive system was missing.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The age range served by the Radical Monarchs is a critical time for girls, as puberty and the transition to middle school can be challenging.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Scientists still have unanswered questions about whether melatonin could influence puberty, immune function, metabolism, or neurological development when used over extended periods.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

There should really be a law against making kids who are going through puberty undress in public.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée




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