Puberty FAQs

Frequently asked questions on puberty in girls.

What age do girls start periods?

Most girls get their 1st menses between 9yrs to 16yrs, mean age is 12.8 yrs.

What are the first signs of puberty in a girl?

The first sign of puberty in a girl is when her breasts start to develop followed by the appearance of pubic hair. Initially, this hair growth is usually straight and gets denser and curlier over a period of time.

What are the 5 stages of puberty?

The five stages of puberty are:

Accelerated growth
Breast development & growth
Pubic & axillary hair growth
Menarche -i.e. appearance of 1st menses (ovulation usually occurs 1-3 years after menarche)
Most girls get their 1st menses between 9yrs to 16yrs, mean age is 12.8 yrs

What triggers puberty in females?

The production of ‘gonadotropin-releasing hormone’ (GnRH) from a part of the brain called the hypothalamus triggers puberty in both male and female.

Can puberty happen at an age of 8?

Puberty at an age of 8 is called precocious puberty. You should consult a gynecologist if you feel your daughter is getting into puberty too early.

When should you talk to your kids about puberty?

A parent should talk to their child (girl or boy) regularly and gradually over a period of time and discuss the changes that happen in the body and provide information in a manner that they can handle the change.
Ideally, the discussion should happen before the change appears (for example they should know about breast bud development by 8 years and about the first period by 11 years) so that they are psychologically well prepared for the change.

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