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Thelarche to menarche, Tanner staging, and precocious vs delayed puberty. A rapid, high-yield review of gynecologic development & puberty for medical students and exam candidates.
In this episode: • Thelarche = first sign of puberty in girls • Menarche = age 12-13, ~2-3 yrs after thelarche • Precocious puberty = before age 8 in girls • GnRH agonist (leuprolide) → central precocious puberty • Tanner staging 1-5 = sexual maturity
Exam pearl: Thelarche = first sign; menarche avg 12-13
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Covers high-yield gynecology & breast for USMLE Step 2 CK, MRCP, PLAB and SMLE. Educational revision only — not medical advice.