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Normal PubertyIn Girls

The signs of puberty include:

Growth of pubic and other body hairGrowth spurtBreast developmentOnset of menstruation (after puberty is well advanced)Acne<div>

In Boys

The signs of puberty include¹:

Growth of pubic hair, other body hair, and facial hairEnlargement of testicles and penisMuscle growthGrowth spurtAcneDeepening of the voice</div><div>

Precocious Puberty

The symptoms of precocious puberty are similar to the signs of normal puberty but they manifest earlier—before the age of 8 in girls and before age 9 in boys.

Delayed Puberty

Delayed puberty is characterized by the lack of onset of puberty within the normal range of ages.

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