Are Boys Entering Puberty Earlier Than Ever?

Side Effects Public Media

Published February 17, 2013 at 12:57 PM EST

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Marcia Herman-Giddens, P.A., Dr.P.H., discusses a new study that suggests boys are entering puberty earlier than they have ever before. Historically, doctors have thought that puberty began around age 11 1/2 and a half.

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