Pediatria pre prax 4/2026

Puberty – physiological and pathological course – minimum for primary care pediatrician

Puberty is the process of physical and psychical maturation. It typically begins between at 8 years of age and it generally ends at 15 years of age. The correct indication for a specialist examination in case of suspected puberty disorder depends on knowledge of the physiology and subsequently the pathology of the course of puberty.

Keywords: physiology, precocious puberty, delayed puberty