To develop an effective immunization protocol against human serum albumin-Cys-Gly-GnRH (HSA-GnRH) conjugate to delay the onset of puberty in heifers, 58 heifers (8 mo of age; mean +/- SE BW = 203 +/- 1 kg) were randomly assigned to each of six treatments: 1) controls, .1 mg of HSA, with diethylaminoethyl (DEAE)-dextran as adjuvant, on d 0 and 28; 2) .1 mg of HSA-GnRH, with DEAE-dextran, on d 0;...

Background: Due to lack of detailed standards of sexual maturity in individuals with Intellectual, sensory and motor disability in Iran and the importance of timing of onset of puberty in these individuals, a study is necessary. By knowing the onset of puberty, physiologic and behavioral changes can be traced in these people, as well as the potential impact of the puberty on the underlying dise...

enhanc ing management of mothers during adolescence of their daughters in guidance schools of urmia     ahangrzadeh rezaei s [1] , khalilzadeh h [2]     received: july 27, 2011 accepted: september 23, 2011     abstract   background and aims: adolescence and puberty is one of the most sensitive periods of human life that causes the person feel and behave differently. undoubtedly adolescence dire...

conclusions according to the findings of this study, it is essential that health professionals and officials of the ministry of health train mothers about the time, trends, and factors affecting the start of puberty using a multi-dimensional approach that involves religious organizations, community groups, and peer groups. data sources this meta-analysis study was based on english articles publ...

background. teenagers, a huge age group in developing countries, face a period with many physical, mental and social problems. appropriate health education concerning their periodic development is of importance in community health services. the present study performed a comparative assessment of subjects’ knowledge, attitude and practice, concerning puberty health programs. method. in an interv...

the age of criminal responsibility of children in the islamic penalties act has been determined as religious bulugh (puberty) nasab. according to this, criminal authorities hold girls criminally liable and punishable at 9 complete lunar years and boys at 15 complete lunar years. unfortunately, our legislator has set criminal responsibility of children based on sexual maturity; therefore, thousa...

Background: Adolescence is a critical stage of growth and development. That is associated with changes in body shape and appearance. Issues such as irregular menstrual periods, amenorrhea, and menstrual cycle are major issues in women's health. The purpose of this study was to examine the determinants of physical puberty health based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) among female adolescents. ...

hypothyroidism is usually associated with delayed pubertal development but in rare occasions precocious puberty may ensue which is seen in cases of prolonged and untreated hypothyroidism. this is also called the van wyk grumbach syndrome. here we present 4 cases of precocious puberty due to hypothyroidism.