👉 In the context of reproductive biology, "prepubescence" refers to a period in which a woman's reproductive organs are not yet fully formed and develop at an earlier stage than expected. This phase is often characterized by the absence of menstruation (ovulation) and the presence of a small uterus or fallopian tubes that may be partially developed but not yet mature. Prepubescence can also refer to the period immediately following the start of menstruation, which is typically referred to as
