Introduction
Puberty is the period during which growing boys or girls undergo the process of sexual maturation. In other word, Puberty is the time when a young person’s sexual and reproductive organs mature. Puberty involves a series of physical stages or steps that lead to the achievement of fertility and the development of the so-called secondary sex characteristics, the physical features associated with adult males and females (such as the growth of pubic hair).
The onset of puberty varies among individuals. Puberty usually occurs in girls between the ages of 10 and 14, while in boys it generally occurs later, between the ages of 12 and 16.
Physical changes for Girls at Puberty
The physical changes that happen for girls around puberty include:
- Height– they will grow taller
- Curves develop – their hips will widen and their body will get curvier
- Breasts start to form – the first stage is called ‘budding’. Sometimes, the breasts are different sizes. This is completely normal.
- Hair growth – hair will start to grow around the pubic area and under the arms, and hair on the legs and arms will darken
- Vaginal discharge – they might start to get a clear or whitish discharge from the vagina. This is a natural self-cleaning process and is completely normal
- Periods – menstrual periods will start, where they bleed from the vagina each month. Periods are part of a monthly cycle where the body gets ready for pregnancy.
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