UNIT 2

Lesson 7
Puberty-Related Health
Issues and Concerns
Check which of these you have experienced as you go through puberty

BOYS GIRLS

Wet dreams Mood swings

Cracking/deepening of voice Body odor

Growth of facial and body hair Pimples

Pimples PMS (Premenstrual Syndrome)

Body odor Dysmenorrhea

 Puberty can be a difficult
time for an adolescent
because of the many
physical changes that take
place.

Add to these the mental,

emotional, and social changes that
can make things overwhelming for
many young people.
 MOOD SWINGS

Sometimes Sometimes you

you feel good. cannot control your
Sometimes emotions and you
you really feel say things that you
sad or angry. regret later on.

 The important thing is to recognize that you are going through a mood swing and
not react negatively right away.
 Practice self-control and hone your communication skills so that you do not end up
hurting the people around you.
 Ask your parents to help you with this, they can offer you good advice.
 GAINING WEIGHT

As your body changes, you feel like you

are getting too big. So you try to control
what you eat. When you control too
much and you are not getting enough
nutrition, you can get sick.

 Remember that you body is changing and it will take time before you reach the
stable adult stage.

 Stick to a healthful diet and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle to avoid getting
sick.
POOR POSTURE
One of the things affected when
young people start getting
conscious of the physical changes
that happen during puberty is
posture. This may result in body
aches and pains if not corrected.

Poor Posture
 when you do not sit or stand
up straight, but instead hunch
your shoulders forward.
 EXCESSIVE SWEATING
Another physical
change that needs
special attention is
the tendency to
sweat a lot because
of increased activity
of the sweat and oil
Excessive sweating can result to body odor.
glands.

 You need to shower daily and use deodorant.

 Wear clean, dry clothes.

 PIMPLES AND ACNE

Pimples and acne are also caused by overactive sweat and oil glands.
Although this is normal during adolescence, you must practice good
hygiene to keep pimple and acne from getting out of hand. If this happens,
it is best to see a doctor so your acne can be managed.
 PREMENSTRUAL SYNDORME (PMS)
 refers to physical and emotional symptoms that occur one to two weeks
before a menstrual period.

The symptoms are different for every

female and are usually gone around the
start of bleeding. Some common
symptoms are;
 acne
 tender breasts
 feeling of bloatedness,
 weakness
 irritability, and
 mood changes
DYSMENORRHEA

During a girl’s menstrual

period, she can experience
menstrual cramps, which can
be very painful. When
dysmenorrhea gets very
painful, you might need to
take a pain reliever to help
you ease the pain.
 PRACTICING SELF-CARE
In any situation, you always need to remember to keep yourself clean. You
are the person responsible for your own health.
During the menstrual period, girls should be…

Extra careful and change sanitary sure to wash and dry the
napkins or tampons regularly. vaginal area when you
change. This will prevent
urinary tract infection.
After the circumcision, boys should be…

Extra careful with their wound. They should also take a bath
at least once a day and clean the wound as the doctor has
instructed.