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Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Adolescent Health
  • Sociology

Background:

  • LGBTQIA+ individuals experience health disparities due to minority stress.
  • Puberty is a critical developmental period with limited research on LGBTQIA+ populations.
  • Existing research often underrepresents LGBTQIA+ youth, contributing to health inequities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the scope and nature of research on puberty in LGBTQIA+ populations.
  • To analyze representation across identities, methodologies, and health outcomes.
  • To identify gaps in current pubertal development research for LGBTQIA+ youth.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic search of six databases for relevant quantitative and qualitative studies.
  • Inclusion of studies on pubertal development among LGBTQIA+ individuals without location or age restrictions.
  • Stakeholder engagement and public involvement to inform the review's interpretive lens.

Main Results:

  • Most studies focused on diverse gender identities, with case studies and cross-sectional designs being prevalent.
  • Clinical samples were more common than community-based ones; Tanner staging and hormone levels were frequent measures.
  • Only 21% of studies specifically addressed puberty in LGBTQIA+ populations, often examining timing differences over psychosocial outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • There is a significant need for more research specifically focused on puberty in LGBTQIA+ youth.
  • Participant-informed, inclusive research frameworks are essential.
  • Understanding puberty's developmental and health implications requires attention to identity, stigma, and minority stress.