Fact check: What are the physical signs that indicate the end of puberty in males?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, the sources contain information about the physical changes that occur during male puberty but do not explicitly define the specific physical signs that indicate the end of puberty in males. The sources describe various developmental stages and changes, including:

• Testicular size increase, pubic hair growth, and penis growth as key physical changes during male puberty ^[1]
• Voice changes as another significant physical development ^[2]
• Tanner stages of puberty which include five stages of development for boys ^[2]
• Typical completion age around 16-17 years for boys, with most finishing growth by age 17 ^[2]

However, none of the sources specifically address what physical signs indicate when puberty has ended in males, which is the core question being asked.

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The analyses reveal several critical gaps in addressing the original question:

• No clear definition of puberty completion markers - While sources describe the progression of pubertal changes, they fail to specify the physical indicators that signal the end of this developmental process ^{[1] [2] [3]}
• Limited focus on endpoint criteria - The sources concentrate on the stages and progression of puberty rather than its conclusion ^[2]
• Absence of clinical or medical criteria for determining when male puberty is considered complete
• Missing information about growth plate closure, final adult height achievement, or completion of secondary sexual characteristic development as potential endpoint markers

The sources also discuss broader health implications of pubertal timing ^[4] and growth spurt relationships to final height ^[5], but these don't directly answer the question about end-of-puberty indicators.

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement itself is a straightforward question rather than a claim, so there is no apparent misinformation or bias in the query. However, the question assumes that there are clearly identifiable physical signs that indicate the end of male puberty, which may be an oversimplification of a complex biological process.

The lack of specific information in the analyzed sources suggests that either:

• The question requires more specialized medical or endocrinological sources
• The end of puberty may be more gradual and less clearly demarcated than the question implies
• Different medical authorities may have varying criteria for determining pubertal completion

The analyses consistently show that while the sources are authoritative on pubertal development, they do not adequately address the specific endpoint question posed in the original statement.