Signs of halted development during puberty
Disease description:
My daughter is 16 years old this year. Her height seems to have stopped growing, and she's eating less than before. I think her development has come to a halt. What are the signs of halted development during puberty?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Ma Yan
Signs of halted development during puberty mainly include the completion of voice changes—boys' voices become deeper and fuller, while girls' voices become higher and more delicate. From the perspective of height growth, when pubertal development stops, the rate of height increase becomes steady or shows little change. Additionally, one can estimate based on daily food intake; a decreased appetite may indicate that pubertal development has ceased.
