ESPE Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology

To read the full abstract: Pediatrics. 2018 Jan;141(1)Changes in biology, appearance, self-perception, behavior, and emotion make puberty one of the most pivotal phases in life. Although puberty presents challenges for all adolescents, girls who mature early are particularly vulnerable. Early pubertal timing in girls has been reported to be associated with increased prevalence and severity of ps...