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Understanding Puberty

Understanding Puberty. Caroline Chang, MD. What is it?. Your body changes from being a child to an adult (aka—you can have a baby). What causes it?. When does it start?. Girls-ages 9-14 Boys-ages 10-17 Varies based on weight, race, genetics. How do I know when its happening?.

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Understanding Puberty

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  1. Understanding Puberty Caroline Chang, MD

  2. What is it? • Your body changes from being a child to an adult (aka—you can have a baby)

  3. What causes it?

  4. When does it start? • Girls-ages 9-14 • Boys-ages 10-17 • Varies based on weight, race, genetics

  5. How do I know when its happening? • Look for changes in your body……

  6. Like What? • Breast development • Growth spurt • Change in body shape • Change in sweat glands • Pubic/armpit hair • Vaginal discharge/menstruation • Changes in emotions

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