How long does puberty last?

Honor Society of Nursing (STTI)

Puberty typically lasts for several years, but the duration varies from individual to individual. Most boys go through puberty from ages 12 to 16, and most girls go through puberty from ages 10 to 14. The time it takes for adolescents to reach certain milestones, such as menstruation and facial hair growth, also varies.

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Puberty

Puberty affects children between the ages of 11 and 14. The changes can be drastic and all at once, changing your physical growth, cognitive development, emotional and social skills, as well as sensory and motor development. Rapid changes often occur earlier in girl than in boys but both genders will go through physical and emotional changes that segue childhood into adulthood. If often is a difficult time of transition for the adolescent as well as the parents, but strong family support will reaffirm your childs sense of self.

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