Gender differences in puberty

Puberty is not an isolated event in development but rather part of the continuum in the maturation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. In order to understand the differences between males and females it is necessary to go back to the development of the fetus. Looks at endocrinologic autoimmu...

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Published in:Journal of adolescent health 2002-04, Vol.Supplement (4), p.S44-S48
Main Author: Fechner, P Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Autoimmune disorders
Endocrine system diseases
Gender differences
Puberty
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Summary:Puberty is not an isolated event in development but rather part of the continuum in the maturation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis. In order to understand the differences between males and females it is necessary to go back to the development of the fetus. Looks at endocrinologic autoimmune disease and sex. (Quotes from original text)
ISSN:1054-139X