Physical Changes During Adolescence: Females

  • Budding Breasts

    Budding Breasts

    Puberty starts when the brain triggers the production of sex hormones, initially leading to budding breasts. For girls, it starts at about age 11.
  • Growth of Pubic Hair

    Growth of Pubic Hair

    After breasts start growing, body hair will start to grow and become thicker. New hair will start growing in armpits and public area, and arm and leg hair gets thicker.
  • Acne

    Acne

    Mild acne begins due to high hormone levels.
  • Growth Spurt

    Growth Spurt

    Girls will get taller during this stage.
  • Wider and Fuller

    Wider and Fuller

    Gilrs will start to get taller with wider hips and fuller breasts.
  • Menarche

    Menarche

    Puberty's final stages in a girl is menarche, and she is now considered an adult and able to get pregnant.
  • Final Body Stages

    Final Body Stages

    Her body changes to where she reaches her adult height, where her hips and breasts become full.