Precocious puberty is when signs of sexual maturity occur earlier than age 8 in a girl and age 9 in a boy. (Photo: Getty Images) Every child goes through puberty, but not everyone experiences it at ...

The age at which girls begin their menstrual cycles, known as menarche, has been decreasing over the years. While historically, the average age of menarche was around 14-15 years, many girls today ...

Recent research suggests that puberty may be happening earlier for both boys and girls. On average, girls will begin puberty around age 11 and boys around age 12. However, it is considered typical for ...

A girl's genetics can indirectly influence the age when she has her first period, by accelerating her weight gain in childhood, a new study finds. A number of other genes also can directly affect the ...

Central precocious puberty (CPP) is a condition that causes very early puberty in children. Puberty is the process during which children mature and develop into adults. Girls typically reach puberty ...

The age at which girls begin their menstrual cycles, known as menarche, has been decreasing over the years. Stock image of a pre-teen girl child S Stella Takyiwaa Okyere Follow While historically, the ...