A maturity rating scale to categorize and guide the assessment of secondary sex characteristics and progression of pubertal development as evidenced by pubic hair growth and breast development in the female, and pubic hair growth and testicular/scrotal and penile growth and size in males. Classification includes five categories, ranging from prepubertal to mature adult. Sexual maturity rating aids clinicians in providing anticipatory guidance, and detecting abnormalities and variations in typical development.
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