Growing Up For Girls Ages 9-16 Years

By Kim Julia

As girls approach puberty, this book serves as a positive guide to the changes that will occur in their bodies as they mature, as well as how these changes may affect how they feel. Anita Naik, a puberty and parenting expert, discusses everything from periods and breast development to body hair and personal hygiene, as well as any concerns girls may have about what is 'normal.' She reassures and instills confidence in her readers, encouraging them to be optimistic about the changes they will face as they enter puberty. The book also includes information on how puberty affects boys, as well as lifestyle advice on topics like healthy eating and exercise.
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• Language: English
• Publisher: Eliora Publishing
• Release date: Mar 5, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005571931

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Girl It’s Time For Body Changes

SEVERAL CHANGES CAN be expected between the ages of 8 and 16, including hair growth on various body parts, such as the arm pits and the outside of the vagina. You'll notice more sweat, and sometimes it'll be smelly sweat, so remind your teen to take daily showers and use deodorant on a regular basis.

Acne will appear on your skin in greater numbers. Acne can appear on the face, chest, and back, among other places. As adolescence progresses, girls' body fat mass tends to increase, whereas boys' muscle mass tends to increase. Girls typically experience a growth spurt before boys, and in middle school, they will notice that they are taller than many of the boys in their class.

Finally, girls will begin to have their menstrual period. In the first one to two years after starting, periods can be light, heavy, or skip months in between cycles, and these are all normal changes. They should see their pediatrician if their period flow or pain becomes too heavy, soaking through clothing or bed sheets at night, or if they miss school or activities due to period flow or pain.

YOUR PERIOD STARTS

A PERIOD IS WHEN A girl's uterus releases blood through her vaginal opening. It's an indication that she's approaching puberty's end.

Periods contain a wealth of information. Here are some frequently asked questions by teenagers.

When do girls have their period?

Most girls begin to have their first period around the age of 12. It is acceptable to obtain it between the ages of 10 and 15. Every girl's body has its own schedule.

There is no one-size-fits-all age for a girl to begin menstruating. However, there are some indications that it will start soon:

• Another sign is vaginal discharge fluid (similar to mucus) that a girl may see or feel on her underwear about 2 years after her breasts begin to develop. Approximately 6 months to a year before a girl's first period, she will experience this discharge.

What Causes a Menstrual Cycle?

Hormones are chemical messengers that help us communicate with one another. The female hormones estrogen and progesterone are released by the ovaries. The uterus (or womb) lining thickens as a result of these hormones. The lining has built up to the point where a fertilized egg can attach and begin to develop. The lining breaks down and bleeds if there is no fertilized egg. Then the entire process repeats itself.

Checking your underwear for vaginal discharge can help you figure out when you'll get your period. This mucus-like discharge, which is clear or whitish, usually appears 6 months to a year before the first period.

You can also inquire about your mother's age when she first got her period. Girls who have their first period later than the norm often discover that their mothers or other female relatives also experienced puberty later than the norm.

Just because you're 14 and haven't had your period yet doesn't mean you're doing something wrong. However, some girls may miss their first period due to a variety of factors. Hormone imbalances cause some women to miss their periods. Girls who are underweight or have an eating disorder may not start their periods on time. In some cases, girls who are very good at sports may not be able to get their periods until they