3/2/2019 8 Stages of puberty in girls

8 Stages of puberty in girls

While puberty brings a lot of changes to your
life and your body, you should know you’re not
alone on this journey. All women — including
your mum, female teachers and aunts — went
through all the puberty stages. They can be a
great resource for you as you have questions
along the way.

As you prepare to grow into a beautiful,

confident woman it can be exciting, but also
scary. But don’t worry! It’s totally normal, and
we’ll be here for you. Read below to find out more about the signs of puberty in girls and the exciting
changes that await you and other girls like you.

The Signs Of Puberty In Girls

1. Body Growth
One of the first signs of puberty in girls you may notice is growing faster than you did during
childhood. This is known as a growth spurt. First, you may notice your feet and hands getting
bigger. Next, the arm and leg bones grow, making you taller. You may gain some weight to match
the increase in your bone size. This may be an awkward time until the rest of the body catches up
but once it does, your body will be more proportional.

2. Breast Development
Another of the early signs of puberty in girls. At first you may notice what feel like little buds, or
swellings, under your nipples. After that, your breasts will gradually get bigger and fuller and may
become a little sore. Wearing a bra will be important so you can have the proper support for your
breasts. Also, it’s important to remember that every girl is different. How large or small your breasts
become depends on the physical genetic traits in your family. Full breast development typically
takes 2-3 years.

3. Body Hair
Another of the stages of puberty in girls is that you will soon find new hair growing in new places.
Curly hair will start growing in the pubic area (the area that extends from your lower stomach to
between your legs). In some girls, pubic hair may appear before breast development. At first, this
hair is soft, and there's not much of it. Later, the hair grows longer and becomes a little curly.
Although it starts growing between the legs, it eventually covers the entire pubic area and may
include the upper, inner thighs. This usually takes 2-3 years. A few months after pubic hair begins to
grow, hair will also grow under your arms.

4. Body Sweat
Your sweat glands will become larger and more active, causing you to sweat more. This may be one
of the earliest signs of puberty in girls, even before breast development. Once this happens you will
want to wear an antiperspirant/deodorant to help reduce sweating.

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3/2/2019 During puberty, the pores in your skin produce more oil, especially
8 Stageson your face.
of puberty This can cause
in girls
acne. You may have to wash your hair and face more often now that you're going through puberty. It
would be a good idea to create a daily skin care routine to meet the needs of your changing skin as
you go through these puberty stages.

6. Genitals Develop
Another of the puberty stages is that your genitals, or private areas, also grow and change during
puberty. Your outside parts (the vulva) are enclosed by two sets of ‘lips’. The larger lips have hair.
The inner, smaller lips don't. These increase in size a little bit. Inside your body, the vagina is getting
longer and the uterus is getting bigger.

7. Discharge Occurs
Discharge is a clear or cloudy fluid produced by your body to moisten and cleanse the vagina.
Before you start your period, you'll probably notice yellow or white stains inside your underwear.
This is natural moisture from the vagina. It's perfectly normal and is one of the stages of puberty in
girls, a sign that menstruation will likely start in six to 18 months. Sometimes, vaginal discharge can
become white, clumpy, thick or milky. In this case, you might have a yeast infection. Talk to your
parents or doctor if you have any questions.

8. First Period Starts

The most important of the stages of puberty in girls is the start of your first period . All of the
previous puberty stages are getting you ready for this. You may not be sure what’s normal, but
there’s no need to worry. When you first start menstruation, it can be unpredictable for the first two
years. It typically takes 1-2 years for cycles to develop, so you may not be regular for a while.

Every girl develops differently and at her own pace, so don’t be discouraged. These signs of puberty
in girls usually happen in the order listed above, but this may not be the order that they happen to
you — and that is totally OK! No matter what order all these puberty stages happen in, just know
you’re on your way to becoming a woman — and that is an amazing thing!

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