Adolescence and Puberty
At one point are gaps between tanner stages abnormal?
>2 stages
What is thelarche?
First appearance of breast budding
What is adrenarche?
First appearance of pubic hair
What tanner stage of male sex organs is characterized by increase of ~3mm in volume?
Tanner 2
What tanner stage of pubic hair is characterized by coarse hair?
Tanner 3
What tanner stage of breast development is characterized by the nipple forming a secondary mound?
Tanner 4
No thelarche before what age is considered "delayed" in females?
age 13
When does menarche usually occur? What is the average age in the US?
between 11-14yo 12.5 years
What is the first signs of puberty in females?
breast budding
When is puberty considered precocious in females?
breastbuds before age 6
What is menarche?
first menses
When is puberty considered precocious in males?
increase in testicular volume (>3) before age 9
What is the first signs of puberty in males?
increase in testicular volume (>3mm)
What comes first, thelarche or menarche?
thelarche before menarche
