Fitzpatrick and other scientists believe that infant exposure to high amounts of phytoestrogens is associated with early puberty in girls and retarded physical maturation in boys.5 (westonaprice.org)
As kids move into early adolescence, they change dramatically The new developmental tasks involve establishing independence, developing a coherent self - identity and adjusting to psychosocial changes associated with physical maturation. (cyc-net.org)
Pediatricians are noticing greater numbers of boys whose physical maturation is delayed, or does not occur at all, including lack of development of the sexual organs. (westonaprice.org)