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puberty

[pyoo-ber-tee] / ˈpyu bər ti /


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It can affect women at any point in their lives but often coincides with moments of significant hormonal changes - including puberty, having a baby, or going through the menopause.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

It resulted in her being born without a uterus and with only one kidney, but she had still gone through puberty and the associated hormonal changes.

From BBC • May 3, 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

It was the culmination of four weeks of shocks in the Moscote household because little Remedios had reached puberty before getting over the habits of childhood.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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