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Puberty Directory
Puberty usually begins in girls between ages 8-13 and in boys between 10-15. In girls, normal changes include breast development, body hair growth, and starting your first period. In boys, puberty brings about changes such as genital growth, body hair growth, increase in height, and a deeper voice. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about what puberty is, what to expect for boys and girls, what to do about early puberty, and much more.
Medical Reference
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What to Expect When Girls Hit Puberty
Going through puberty means a lot of physical and emotional changes for girls. Learn what to expect.
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No Period By Age 15? Possible Reasons for the Delay
Almost all girls start their menstruation before age 15. Here are some common reasons why your first period may be delayed.
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Shaving Tips for Teen Guys
If you're a teen guy hitting puberty, find out how to start shaving.
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Shaving Tips for Teen Girls
WebMD explains the best methods for shaving or otherwise removing hair from the legs, underarms, and pubic area.
Features
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Puberty: Your Changing Body
Your body changes a lot during puberty. This article explains menstruation, breast development, weight gain, growth spurts, and other body changes that occur to teenage girls.
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Girls and Puberty: Your Menstrual Cycle
Your period is a natural process, and not something to fear. Here’s what to expect from your menstrual cycle.
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Menstruation and the First Period: What Girls Should Know
This article helps parents talk to their daughters about a girl’s first period.
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Eating and Body Image: A Troubled Relationship
More girls are on diets and more girls are overweight than ever before. Both can put your health and happiness in peril. WebMD looks at the food-body connection.
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Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Girl to Woman: Your Changing Body During Puberty
See these signs of puberty for young girls. Find out what happens during puberty including acne, breast changes, growth spurts, and more.
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Slideshow: Stages of Puberty
See what to expect as your child goes through puberty. Find out about the changes you'll see including growth spurts, acne, and more.
Quizzes
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Breast Quiz: Facts About Developing Boobs, Puberty, Bras, and More
Want to know the facts about your developing breasts? Take this quiz and see how much you already know.
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Puberty Quiz: Testosterone & Growth Spurts: When Boys Become Teens
Take this quiz to test yourself about puberty in boys, physical growth, sexual development, acne, facial hair, height, and more.
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Quiz: Myths and Facts About Teen Acne
Do you know what causes acne and how to avoid flare-ups? Take this quiz and find out.
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WebMD Quiz: Grooming Tips for Teen Guys
Test your knowledge of teen guy grooming topics like shaving, acne, body odor, and more with this quiz.
Health Tools
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Teen Acne: How to Treat It
With the advances in acne treatment during the last two decades, no one needs to suffer through teen acne. Here are tips to help teenage girls control acne.
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How to Talk to Your Parents
When you’re a teenage girl, it can be difficult to talk to your parents. But parents can be a great source of information, comfort, and wisdom, if you let them in. Here’s how to talk to your parents and why.