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Learn About The Stages Of Female Puberty

By on September 10, 2021

Puberty brings hormonal, physical and emotional changes in both girls and boys. In our article, we will discuss the stages of female puberty. It begins early in girls. On an average, the puberty hit females between 11 to 16 years of age. However, it may hit her between 9-14 years and is considered normal. Learn About The Stages Of Female Puberty

Puberty changes can be stressful and confusing. To know that your daughter’s puberty is on the track and to help understand the changes her body is going through it is important to educate her about the five stages puberty.

What Are The 5 Stages Of Female Puberty

The onset of puberty depends upon many factors such as nutrition, environmental changes, heredity and certain medications such as taking steroids. Every female goes through the 5 stages of puberty at her own pace. What Are The 5 Stages Of Female Puberty

Stages Of Female Puberty

The Stage 1:

The stage 1 is the prepubescent stage where not much physical change occurs.

The Stage 2:

The stage 2 of puberty in female typically occurs between the age 8 to 13. It is a period when the breast begins to bud and the pigmented area around nipples known as areola enlarges. During this stage the height increases about 2 to 3 inches per year and light genital hair begins to appear.

The Stage 3:

Between the age 9 to 14 girls move through the different changes of stage 3. The changes include the continue budding of the breasts and growth of underarm and pubic hair. The hair on the genitals get thick and coarse and covers more of the genital area. The skin of the female becomes oily and there may be acne development. It is the stage when the growth spurt of the female is more than 3 inches per year.

The Stage 4:

This stage typically takes place between 10 to 15. It is the stage where the breast continues to grow and nipples start to protrude out. The growth spurt continuous at the rate of 2 to 3 inches per year. During the third stage, most of the females get their periods. However, in females who lack body fat periods my start later and a few females,may also get their periods after 9.

The Stage 5:

Most of the female attains the peak height by the age of 16. At stage 5 the puberty development typically ends and the girl enters physical adulthood. Stages Of Female Puberty

What Is Delayed Puberty?

In a few girls, puberty starts at a very late age or she does not seem to be progressing timely to the puberty. It is always better to consult a doctor if your girl do not get her periods even after age of 16. In most of the cases if mom was a late bloomer chances are that daughter will be late bloomer too. However, glandular or hormonal problems may be a possibility for delayed puberty. Consult a doctor in case there is an underline health issue that needs proper treatment. What Is Delayed Puberty?

What Is Precocious Puberty?

If the puberty happens before the age of 8 or the changes in the body progress very quickly such as periods starts before the development of breast it is termed as precocious puberty. Precocious puberty may happen due to early production of hormones by the pituitary gland, development of tumour on adrenal gland or exposure to oestrogen. Your doctor may ask you to get your daughter certain test and watch the progress. If required an Endocrinologist may prescribe medicines. What Is Precocious Puberty?

Puberty is the periods when girls sprout up and go through lots of mind and body changes. It is the time when a girls, undergoes the process of biological transformation and sexual maturation, which occurs in various stages or steps. These changes have a psychological as well as emotional effect on the adolescents. It is a tough time for the growing female but with proper knowledge and support acceptance becomes easy.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.
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