PUBERTY

PUBERTY can be defined as “the biological, social and emotional changes of adolescence”. It changes boys and girls from physical immaturity to biological maturity.

What makes puberty happen? Pituitary Gland releases Sex Hormones acts on SEX HORMONES = Growth hormone = acts on all body tissues EXCEPT testes and ovaries, GROWTH testosterone – growth sprut, especially muscle development, sperm production Oestrogen = development of breasts and female body shape Primary and secondary sex characteristics

PRIMARY SEX CHARATERISTICS are the sex glands/organs you are born with. EXAMPLES: * testes * prostate gland * ovaries * uterus SECONDARY SEX CHARATERISTICS are the things that develop at puberty that make you male/female. EXAMPLES: * pubic hair * interest in boys/girls

Brain Storm Brain storm some characteristics that occur during puberty in males and females

Physical changes also occur in: GROWTH * Legs & body trunk lengthen, bones harden, face & jaw widens BODY COMPOSITION *Girls – breasts, hips, more fat then muscle * Boys – wider shoulders, lose fat and gain muscle, larger heart and lungs

OTHER physical changes in girls include: Breast growth Hips widen Body hair growth (pubic, underarm, face, chest, back) Fat deposits on hips Uterus grows Menstruation starts Ovulation begins

PHYSICAL changes in boys include: Voice deepens Body hair (pubic, chest, back, face) Penis & testes grow Sperm production Wet dreams Sexual desires Lots of other things too – scrotal sac grows, chest broadens, height increase, lots more muscle growth, AND sexual desires isn’t just in boys

Puberty begins around – 10 – 12 for girls AND 12-14 for boys

AND finishes around years for girls and in some boys as late as years These are just rough averages – everyone is different – usually growth that finishes last

SO, let’s at when these when these changes happen

Stages of Puberty in Females 1Usually 8-11 In Stage 1 there are no outside signs of development, but a girl's ovaries are enlarging and hormone production is beginning. 2Age Range: Usually 8-14. Average: 11-12 The first sign is typically the beginning of breast growth, including "breast buds." A girl may also grow considerable height and weight. The first signs of pubic hair start out fine and straight, rather than curly. 3Age Range: Usually 9-15. Average: 12-13 Breast growth continues, and pubic hair coarsens and becomes darker, but there still isn't a lot of it. Your body is still growing, and your vagina is enlarging and may begin to produce a clear or whitish discharge, which is a normal self-cleansing process. Some girls get their first menstrual periods late in this stage.

4Age Range: Usually 10-16. Average: 13-14 Pubic hair growth takes on the triangular shape of adulthood, but doesn't quite cover the entire area. Underarm hair is likely to appear in this stage, as is menarche. Ovulation (release of egg cells) begins in some girls, but typically not in a regular monthly routine until Stage 5. 5Age Range: Usually 12-19. Average: 15 This is the final stage of development, when a girl is physically an adult. Breast and pubic hair growth are complete, and your full height is usually attained by this point. Menstrual periods are well established, and ovulation occurs monthly.   

Stages of Puberty in Males 1Normal Age Range: 9-12, Average: about 10 Male hormones are becoming active, but there are hardly, if any, outside signs of development. Testicles are maturing, and some boys start a period of rapid growth late in this stage.  2Normal Age Range: 9-15, Average: 12-13 Testicles and scrotum begin to enlarge, but penis size doesn't increase much. Very little, if any, pubic hair at the base of the penis. Increase in height and change in body shape.  3Normal Age Range: 11-16, Average: 13-14 Penis starts to grow in length, but not much in width. Testicles and scrotum still growing. Pubic hair starts to get darker and coarser and is spreading towards the legs. Height growth continues and body/face shape look more adult. Voice begins to deepen (and crack). Some hair around the anus grows.  

4Normal Age Range: 11-17, Average: 14-15 Penis width increases, as well as length. Testicles and scrotum still growing. Pubic hair begins to take adult texture, although covers a smaller area. Most boys have first ejaculations. Underarm hair develops. Facial hair increases on chin and upper lip. Voice gets deeper and skin gets more oily.  5Normal Age Range: 14-18, Average: around 16 Nearing full adult height and physique. Pubic hair and genitals have adult appearance. Facial hair grows more completely and shaving may begin now or soon. During the late teens and early twenties, some men grow a bit more and develop more body hair, especially

Pubic hair Body grow Underarm hair Sweat glands GIRLS 10-12yrs Breast grow 8-13 Pubic hair 8-14 Body grow 9-15 Menstruation 10-16 Underarm hair 2yrs after PH Sweat glands * u/arm air BOYS 12-14yrs Testes 10-13 Pubic hair 10-15 Body grow 10-16 Penis growth 11-14 Voice change Facial hair 2yrs. After PH

Along with all these physical changes comes social and emotional changes TOO Will discuss these at another time