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How do i know if i'm still going through puberty? i'm sixteen years old.

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Dr. Gurney Pearsall answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

It is a transition: Puberty is the transition from childhood to adulthood. This occurs in both sexes. The time it takes to complete the transition is variable, but it usually occurs between 12y/o - 16y/o. It can start earlier or later. It can finish earlier or later. As physicians, we look for the signs of puberty during this time: *increase ht/wt *presence of axillary/pubic hair *breast dev *menarche.

Answered 6/26/2017

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Look at your body: You begin to develop changes in your body as it matures into an adult. Such as changes in muscle mass, fat, hair growth, breast or testicular growth. You also have a growth spurt in height, change in voice, acne and mental changes where you begin to think more affectionately about the opposite sex. Relax, it's a fun, but occasionally painful ride.

Answered 12/9/2013

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