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Delayed puberty is defined if menstruation does not occur by:

A
13 years
B
14 years
C
15 years
D
16 years
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is d, i.e. 16 yearsRef: Williams gynae 3rd/ed, p329This is a controversial questionWilliams gynae 3rd/ed, p329 says"Puberty is considered delayed if no secondary sexual characteristics are noted by age 13 or if menses have not commenced by age 16"As per Medicine uptodate - delayed puberty is if mensturation does not begin by 15 years of ageBut its better to go with Williams Gynae.

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