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Testosterone Influence

The effect of testosterone on the growth of the larynx and voice change in boys during puberty.

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Feb 7, 2026

How do androgen hormones affect genital development in males?

—chiefly —drive the masculinization of internal and external genitalia by activating the androgen receptor in target tissues during a critical fetal window and again at puberty, with conversion enzyme...

Feb 4, 2026

How to notice yourself if your voice has begun to change during puberty

The first signs that a voice has begun to change during puberty are audible: unexpected squeaks, brief “cracks,” and a general trend toward a lower pitch as the larynx and vocal folds enlarge under ho...