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Peripubertal Treatment

Meaning

Peripubertal treatment denotes clinical interventions, typically involving hormonal or pharmacological agents, administered during the peripubertal period, which is the developmental window immediately surrounding the onset of puberty. This time is a critical phase of accelerated somatic growth, sexual maturation, and significant neuroendocrine axis reorganization. Treatment is strategically employed to correct underlying developmental pathologies, manage the timing of puberty, or optimize the final adult height and long-term metabolic health outcomes.