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puberty

[pyoo-ber-tee] / ˈpyu bər ti /


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The executive order and Kennedy declaration both define gender-affirming care as the use of puberty blockers, hormone treatment, and surgery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

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

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

He hoped that after puberty he would be able to remember everything about this amazing place.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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