Delayed Puberty
Delayed puberty refers to the late onset of the various effects of puberty in adolescents. In teenage girls, it means the delay or absence of menarche. Other signs include growth spurt, increased hair, and all the other well-known symptoms
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Causes
Causes of delayed puberty include:
- Normal. There is much variation as to when puberty onsets, including when menarche begins, and
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