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Medical Conditions - Puberty

The stage of human development when a boy or a girl attain sexual maturity is called puberty. It happens between age 10 and 14 years for girls and between 12 and 16 years for boys. The signs of puberty in girls are breast development, hair growth in armpits and pubic area, and menstruation begins, and that for boys is the growth of penis and testis, the voice deepens, muscles grow, and facial hair grows.

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Can a 16-year-old boy still grow taller?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing and I understand your concern. You do not have to worry because the changes you are seeing in your body are physiological, and it is normal.

How to get rid of pimples and dandruff in my 12 y/o daughter?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concern.Thank you for reaching out and for being so attentive to your daughter’s health. I completely understand your concern as a parent.

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Dr. Misha Saghir

Dr. Misha Saghir

Can my penis increase in size along with my body weight?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Penis size and shape vary widely between individuals, and your erect length of around five inches falls well within the normal range.

Is a school backpack causing back pain in a teenager?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Back pain in teenagers is common, especially with school, prolonged sitting, and rapid growth.

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Dr. Ali Osman

Dr. Ali Osman

What causes weight gain problem in a 15-year-old child?

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Can antidepressants cause loss of sex drive?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your submitted blood work (attachment removed to protect patient identity) looks normal. I do have some questions for you though.

16 year old with no breast development. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query, and I can empathize with you. Sometimes, a girl's breasts can develop a bit later than those of most of the other girls her age.

Answered By
Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

Dr. Shaikh Sadaf

I am a female and had braces. How to manage my uneven jaw?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Most jaw growth in females is nearly complete.

Could a 19-year-old woman's acne be linked to hormones?

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What could cause hypogonadism, and how to manage it?

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