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My friend was asking when was the puberty for man, cause he don't trust me... i said 14-18?

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Male puberty: Most boys begin puberty between the ages of 9 and 14 yrs.

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Answered 5/5/2014

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Puberty for boys: Puberty for boys begins around age twelve and continues to about age sixteen.

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Answered 5/5/2014

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