| Tanner Stage | Description | Typical Age | |--------------|-------------|--------------| | | No pubic hair; vellus hair (fine, light, short) only. | < 9 years | | Stage 2 | Sparse, long, slightly pigmented, straight or curled hair at base of penis. | 9–12 years | | Stage 3 | Darker, coarser, curlier hair; spreads sparsely over pubic symphysis. | 11–13 years | | Stage 4 | Adult-type hair but not yet on thighs; smaller area than adult. | 12–14 years | | Stage 5 | Adult quantity, type, and distribution; horizontal upper border; may extend to inner thighs. | 14–16 years |
| Tanner Stage | Description | Typical Age | |--------------|-------------|--------------| | | No pubic hair; vellus hair (fine, light, short) only. | < 9 years | | Stage 2 | Sparse, long, slightly pigmented, straight or curled hair at base of penis. | 9–12 years | | Stage 3 | Darker, coarser, curlier hair; spreads sparsely over pubic symphysis. | 11–13 years | | Stage 4 | Adult-type hair but not yet on thighs; smaller area than adult. | 12–14 years | | Stage 5 | Adult quantity, type, and distribution; horizontal upper border; may extend to inner thighs. | 14–16 years |
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