What are the signs of puberty?

Sure, most of us know the telltale signs of puberty — hair growth in new places, menstruation, body odor, lower voice in boys, breast growth in girls, etc. But we may not fully comprehend the science behind all of these changes. Here's a quick look at how it works. read more

Signs and Symptoms of Central Precocious Puberty"Secondary sex changes" are those physical changes associated with the progressive rise in sex hormones -- estrogen and progesterone in females and testosterone in males. read more

Boys begin puberty later than girls and there are going to be a lot of changes in your son. Learn the signs that your son is going through puberty. Boys begin puberty later than girls and there are going to be a lot of changes in your son. read more

A deepening voice (usually late signs of puberty) Growth spurts are another sign of early puberty in both boys and girls. Causes of Central Precocious Puberty. In most cases, experts don't know what causes central precocious puberty, particularly in girls. Sometimes, central precocious puberty is triggered by a medical problem. read more

The first sign of puberty in most girls is breast development. The first sign of puberty in most boys is an increase in the size of the testicles. read more