When does male puberty end?

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Puberty is the period in which a child's body will undergo a series of changes from psychological to physiological to turn a child into an adult. So when does male puberty end? How does it manifest and what might influence this process?

1. Signs of puberty in boys


Just like in girls, male puberty will thrive both physically and psychologically. This is an important period for young people, also a sensitive period, where psycho-physiological disorders of puberty may appear. Therefore, parents need to always pay attention and pay attention to their children so that they can know when children start puberty and have early orientations for them.
Signs of puberty in boys:
The most important points marking puberty in boys are physiological changes in men with the development of male genitals: Penis size increases , the reproductive functions begin to function, sperm is produced, the penis has unintended erections and the baby will have his first ejaculation. During puberty, men often have nightmares, especially at night. Children grow strongly in height. Depending on each person's body, health status as well as nutrition during this period, the child's body will increase from 9 to 13 cm. The muscular system develops, the chest also increases in size and becomes muscular. Signs of hair growth all over the body, especially underarm, pubic, arm and leg hair. Beards are also starting to appear. Compared to women, the male hair system is stronger, thicker, denser and blacker.
Men will notice the appearance of body odor during puberty. Each person will have their own unique scent. In boys, when they reach puberty, they often have a broken voice, the voice will become deeper, maybe a little hoarse. This is less common in girls. Oil glands increase activity, sebum is secreted more, acne gradually appears on the face, back, chest. Children begin to pay attention to their appearance, have comparisons with friends of the same age, have emotional concerns with friends of the opposite sex, and always want to express themselves in front of family and friends. Recognizing and detecting the signs of the onset of puberty will help parents to properly care for their children, and at the same time guide them on how to handle situations they will encounter, and timely encourage and comfort them. children show negative symptoms.

2. At what age do men reach puberty?


begins between the ages of 9 and 14. Due to the influence of many different causes, some children may experience puberty earlier (with signs of puberty before age 9) or later (puberty after age 14). The start or end time is different for each child. Normally, puberty in boys lasts 2 to 5 years and will end between the ages of 16 and 18. This process can be shortened if the signs of male puberty come at the same time. The later the signs appear and are far apart in time, the longer a child's puberty will take.

3. Factors affecting puberty in men


Male puberty comes early, late or takes place at the correct age depending on many different factors:
Genetic factors, genetic mutations in gonadotropins increase early testosterone production. Due to some endocrine-related diseases such as increased GnRH levels, hypothyroidism, adrenal tumors ... Having some systemic diseases such as ischemia, damage to the central nervous system, inflammation meningeal ... The use of drugs or products that stimulate growth improperly , adding too many supplements , height increasing drugs ... can lead to the risk of early puberty in men . Improper and unscientific nutrition, giving children too many foods containing growth hormone, using carbonated drinks or stimulants, eating too many fried and greasy foods... will also cause problems. cause early puberty. You may not know it, but plastic utensils used to hold hot food for children allow BPA in the plastic to enter children's food, causing early puberty. Exposing children too early to adult movies. Puberty is an important period for both boys and girls. Parents need to know when puberty begins and ends, how the process of puberty will change in psychophysiology. Understanding these things, parents will accompany their children to help them grow healthy, mature confidently, and limit unnecessary psychological disorders.

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