Can you speed up or slow down puberty?

Understanding puberty: It’s mainly genetic but influenced by diet and activity. For abnormal timings, seek medical advice. Learn, talk, and maintain a healthy lifestyle to cope.

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Understanding Puberty: Can You Speed It Up or Slow It Down? Puberty is a significant phase in everyone's life, marking the transition from childhood to adolescence and finally into adulthood. It brings about dramatic changes, both physically and emotionally. Typically, puberty starts anywhere between 8 to 13 years in girls and 9 to 14 years in boys, but this can vary widely from person to person. What Happens During Puberty? During puberty, your body undergoes several changes driven by hormonal fluctuations. Boys experience growth in facial and body hair, a deepening of the voice, and changes in physical structure. Girls...
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