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It is believed that when a girl gets her period, she turns into a woman. In terms of biology, during menstruation, a girl's body changes very clearly including the development of height, weight, breasts and body curves, ..
1. What is puberty? Puberty is when a person's body changes from a child to an adult, girls become women, boys become men. The changes of puberty take place gradually both internally and externally.
Your body's changes during puberty are caused by hormones - chemicals made in the body. These hormones are like chemical messages that cause the testes in a boy's body or the ovaries in a girl's body to secrete other hormones. All hormones make up the changes during puberty. The main hormones during puberty in girls are estrogen and progesterone.
Trong giai đoạn dậy thì, sự thay đổi cơ thể bé gái tiếp tục và có thể diễn ra với tốc độ nhanh hơn
2. Girl's Body Changes Puberty usually begins between the ages of 9 and 13, and can begin earlier or later, depending on the individual. Thanks to hormones like estrogen and progesterone, during puberty, a girl's body will notice changes both internally and externally. Specifically:
2.1. The girls body changes on the outside? During puberty, a girl's body changes:
Height: During puberty, a girl's body changes continue and may happen at a faster rate, otherwise known as a “bloating” growth". During this period, a girl's body can grow up to 4 inches in a year. The growth rate usually begins between the ages of 9 and 11. Most girls reach their full adult height by age 18. But like other changes during puberty, you may grow faster or slower than this. Oily skin and breakouts: Pimples are common – between 85% and 90% of children get pimples during puberty. The appearance of acne can be the first noticeable sign of puberty. Pimples are usually located on the face, chest or back. Acne is caused by overactive oil glands during puberty. Stress, periods, and makeup can make acne worse. Acne usually improves towards the end of puberty when you become a woman. Breasts: Breasts develop and curves begin to appear on a girl's body. And if one breast seems smaller than the other, don't worry. This is normal and the disparity diminishes over time. You may also see changes in the size and color of your nipples as your breasts begin to develop. Hair-hair: Girls' bodies start to grow hair in places that weren't there before, like underarms, on your legs, and around your vagina (between your legs). It usually starts out pale and smooth, then gets thicker and darker. Body hair growth is normal, but some girls don't like it for cosmetic reasons. If you want to wax, do it properly and safely. Bad-smelling sweat, especially under the arms: During puberty, your 2 million to 4 million sweat glands suddenly become more active. So a girl's body can sweat, especially under the arms when feeling nervous as well as when it's hot. And some girls find the sweat smell worse. But if you're worried about smelling bad, try showering every day or using a deodorant. Vaginal discharge: As puberty begins, most girls will begin to notice vaginal discharge and their underwear may be yellow or white. This is normal, vaginal discharge plays a role in keeping the vagina clean and moist. But if you notice itching, bad odor or discomfort around the vagina, this is a sign of an infection. Talk to your parents about it. Fatter: Compared to boys, girls are said to have more fat. During puberty, girls find themselves fatter than before, especially in the abdominal area. But as a girl's body goes through puberty, curves will appear, the waistline will be smaller, and the hips, buttocks and thighs will be more curved. Remember, the changes to your body during puberty are normal, and everyone goes through it.
Tuổi dậy thì có thể gây ra những cảm xúc mạnh mẽ, chẳng hạn như cảm thấy tức giận
2.2. The change inside the girl's body? The maturity of a girl is marked through changes in the girl's body from the inside, that is, when the girl has a period (called menstruation).
Menstruation is bleeding from the vagina while you are not sick or hurt. Menstruation usually occurs once a month (about a 28-day cycle) and lasts from 3 to 7 days. Menstrual duration and menstrual cycle can be longer or shorter depending on the person.
When you have your period, you may feel irritable, tired or sad, some have stomachache, back pain,.... If you have stomach pain or feel unwell, always tell mom, dad or school nurse.
2.3. Emotional changes? Puberty can trigger strong emotions, such as feeling angry. You may also have other feelings:
You may feel happy one minute and sad the next. You might think that another person is cute and likes them very much. You may feel the urge to touch your private parts yourself. These feelings are normal and part of growing up.
Thus, puberty is an important milestone marking the maturity of a girl and the impact of changes both inside and outside the body. Being prepared and informed is the best way to manage the changes you will experience during puberty. Talking to a parent or other trusted adult can help you at this time.
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References: kidshealth.org, teens.webmd.com
