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At what age does puberty hit at maximum ?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Variable: Your genetics determines onset, duration and end of puberty. For males the range is usually 12-20 years old. In males sexual development is more gradual, as opposed to females where it is more dramatic. My definition of "maximum" in this case is "physical adulthood, " or no more growth possible.

Answered 12/10/2013

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