Puberty occurring at an unusually early age


Children who develop earlier than their peers may feel embarrassed or self-conscious. — Unsplash

Sara was only seven when her mother noticed something unusual – her daughter had started developing breasts and even had her first period.

This caught the family by surprise. Isn’t puberty supposed to start later?

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