Hormonal Changes During Puberty Linked to Emotional Distress in Young Girls

Hormonal changes during puberty linked to emotional distress in young girls

Testosterone may play a bigger role in the emotional development of girls entering puberty than previously thought, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in Psychoneuroendocrinology. Greater changes in the hormone were linked to more emotional difficulties among girls ages 10–12, even when accounting for levels of other hormones.

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Testosterone may play a bigger role in the emotional development of girls entering puberty than previously thought, according to new research from the University of Georgia. Image for illustration purposes. Mega Doctor News By Savannah Peat University of Georgia Newswise — Testosterone may play a bigger role in the emotional development of girls entering puberty than previously thought, according to new research from the University of Georgia. H…

Hormones may cause young girls emotional distress

Testosterone may play a bigger role in the emotional development of girls than previously thought, according to new UGA research.