puberty
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Dr Zainab Laftah, a consultant dermatologist, explains that most of the so-called problems you encounter during puberty are related to testosterone, which drives rises in oil production and acne.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Puberty occurs in nearly every child who reaches adulthood, but unusually early puberty has been linked to health risks supported by known biological mechanisms.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
Both had been diagnosed with “gender dysphoria,” a psychiatric condition, and pharmaceutically treated for it—B.P.J. with puberty blockers, Lindsay Hecox with testosterone-suppressing drugs, and both with estrogen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Most importantly, the plaintiffs in these cases never went through male puberty, though they did grow breast tissue and lack testosterone levels typical of men.
From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026
“Once you go through puberty, you will no longer be able to see us or interact with us in this fashion. Devin is also a human, like you.”
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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