When should puberty begin?

How does puberty begin?

Adolescence is the transition period from childhood to adulthood. During this time, hormonal changes occur in the body and physical development accelerates.

The onset of puberty is not the same for every child. However, some developmental signs that appear earlier than expected for their age may require evaluation.

What symptoms are seen in girls?

One of the most important signs of puberty in girls is breast development.

In the coming period:

• Accelerated height growth,

• Increased body hair growth,

• Oily skin and acne,

• Changes in body shape,

• The onset of menstruation

Changes such as these may be observed.

What symptoms are seen in boys?

One of the key signs of puberty in boys is testicular enlargement.

In the following process:

• Penis development,

• Accelerated height growth,

• Increased body hair growth,

• Increase in muscle mass,

• Deepening of the voice

Changes such as these may be observed.

When should precocious puberty be assessed?

If signs of puberty begin earlier than expected or progress rapidly within a short period, a pediatric endocrinology evaluation may be necessary.

Here, we are not looking at just a single symptom, but at the child's:

• Your age,

• Growth rate,

• Signs of puberty,

• To his physical development

They are looked at together.

Does every early sign mean precocious puberty?

No. Some children may experience early signs such as increased hair growth or body odor, but these don't always mean the onset of true puberty.

Therefore, it is important to evaluate an early symptom in conjunction with the child's overall development to understand its cause.