Scientists discover trigger for 'alarming' rise in girls hitting puberty as young as nine - putting them at increased cancer risk

Studies have shown that starting puberty at a very young age can increase a woman's cancer risk in later life. This is thought to be due to prolonged exposure to reproductive hormones like oestrogen.

May 7, 2025 - 13:47
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Scientists discover trigger for 'alarming' rise in girls hitting puberty as young as nine - putting them at increased cancer risk
Studies have shown that starting puberty at a very young age can increase a woman's cancer risk in later life. This is thought to be due to prolonged exposure to reproductive hormones like oestrogen.