Puberty is considered early when physical signs begin to appear at the age of seven or eight. Though this can be a variation of normal puberty in girls and is …
Early Puberty
Weight and puberty
Studies have linked obesity in young girls to early puberty. It can also be seen as an indicator of future health issues, so if you feel your daughter’s weight is …
Puberty between 8-11 years
A young women’s hormone production begins, and ovaries are growing. There is no physical outward sign of this.
Puberty between 8-14 years
The first visible puberty sign for girls is usually the start of breast growth. Her body will be growing, often in spurts, and getting a curvier shape. At the same …
Puberty between 9-15 years
Her breasts continue to get bigger, and she will gain more height and weight and her figure will become more ‘womanly’. The hair in the pubic region slowly darkens and …
Puberty between 10-16 years
Ovulation may begin, though not regularly at this stage, and her period usually begins. Pubic hair begins to grow into the more adult ‘triangle’ shape, and underarm hair usually appears. …
Puberty between 12-19 years
The final stage of puberty heralds the girl as an adult. Breasts are usually as big as they will ever be, her height will be that of her adult life, …
The emotional signs of puberty
Puberty isn’t just about the physical changes. There are also a range of emotions a pubescent girl has to deal with as her body changes. Interest in boys, and relationships, …
The first physical signs of puberty
There are certain physical signs that indicate the beginning of puberty in a young girl’s body. It is important to note that every girl physically develops at her own pace, …