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May 1998 in “PEDIATRICS” This correspondence highlights a study on early pubertal development in young girls, noting that early pubic hair and breast development in African-American girls is likely due to increased androgen production, not estrogen or exogenous causes.
January 2016 in “AACE Clinical Case Reports” In this case report, an embryonal cell carcinoma of the testicle was associated with polycythemia and markedly elevated hormone levels without secondary sexual characteristics, which were restored after treatment.
July 2024 in “Reproductive health of woman” This study found that teenage girls born via assisted reproductive technologies displayed premature development of secondary sexual characteristics and elevated hormone levels, indicating late precocious puberty and androgen excess.
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November 1997 in “The American journal of psychiatry” This study found an association between abnormally high plasma testosterone concentrations and aggressive behaviors in certain autistic individuals.
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July 2016 in “Pediatrics in review” This article reviews puberty's onset, development, and the factors affecting it, including nutrition, obesity, and gender dysphoria, and reports no new clinical results.
