What if you start puberty earlier or later than your friends?

Early or late puberty can feel isolating, but understanding, communication, and self-acceptance are key to coping well.

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Puberty marks a significant milestone in a person's life it's the transition from childhood to adolescence, where the body undergoes several physical changes enabled by hormonal shifts. This stage usually kicks off around the ages of 8 to 14 for girls and 9 to 15 for boys. However, everyone's biological clock doesn't tick the same, leading to a wide range in the onset of puberty. What happens when you find yourself entering puberty earlier or later than your peers? Understanding Puberty Firstly, let's demystify puberty itself. During this period, the pituitary gland in your brain signals your body to begin...
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