Difference between revisions of "Puberty"
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In girls, it is shown by: | In girls, it is shown by: | ||
| − | *[[Breast]] development | + | *[[Breast]] development, also called [[thelarche]] |
*Widening of the hips (to deliver babies) | *Widening of the hips (to deliver babies) | ||
*Beginning of [[menstruation]] | *Beginning of [[menstruation]] | ||
*Appearance of body hair | *Appearance of body hair | ||
| − | *Development of the genitals | + | *Development of the genitals |
In boys, it is shown by: | In boys, it is shown by: | ||
| − | *Appearance of facial hair and body hair | + | *Appearance of facial hair (beard) and body hair |
*Widening of the shoulders | *Widening of the shoulders | ||
*Deepening of the voice | *Deepening of the voice | ||
Revision as of 06:49, March 9, 2015
Puberty is a period, mainly in the teenage years where boys and girls begin developing adult characteristics and go through changes which bring them to sexual maturity. Puberty is a time of rapid growth and physical development.
In girls, it is shown by:
- Breast development, also called thelarche
- Widening of the hips (to deliver babies)
- Beginning of menstruation
- Appearance of body hair
- Development of the genitals
In boys, it is shown by:
- Appearance of facial hair (beard) and body hair
- Widening of the shoulders
- Deepening of the voice
- Development of the genitals[1]
Time Frame
Puberty usually starts in girls at ages 10-11 and in boys at ages 11-12. The process takes different lengths of time for different people based on genetic factors and societal factors such as food supply and nutrition. The average age of the beginning of puberty has decreased measurably over time, particularly in females.[2]