Adrenarche Is Not Pubarche—Time to Stop Conflating Terms

This Viewpoint argues that conflating adrenarche with pubarche reflects imprecise terminology in pubertal research and clinical care, and that clearly distinguishing adrenarche, gonadarche, pubarche, and puberty based on underlying physiology would improve scientific understanding and pediatric practice.

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JAMA Pediatrics
Published
2026-05-18
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https://doi.org/10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.1461
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Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
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Adrenarche Is Not Pubarche—Time to Stop Conflating Terms

Lauren C. Houghton
JAMA Pediatrics
Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
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Adrenarche Is Not Pubarche—Time to Stop Conflating Terms

Lauren C. Houghton
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Abstract

This Viewpoint argues that conflating adrenarche with pubarche reflects imprecise terminology in pubertal research and clinical care, and that clearly distinguishing adrenarche, gonadarche, pubarche, and puberty based on underlying physiology would improve scientific understanding and pediatric practice.

JAMA Pediatrics
Columbia University (US)
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Hypothalamic control of reproductive hormones
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