This document discusses the physical and psychological changes that occur during puberty and adolescence. It covers changes in height, weight, body composition and secondary sex characteristics from ages 9-17. Internally, organs increase in size and reproductive maturity occurs. For females, the first menstrual period or menarche signals the ability to reproduce. The document also outlines common psychological effects such as mood swings, self-consciousness and social challenges that teenagers may face during this period of development. Maintaining physical activity and open communication can help manage effects on attitudes and behaviors.

2. •Teenage
•Puberty
•Adolescence
•Adulthood

3. •Height
•Weight
•Muscle Growth
•Body Fat

5. Menarche3.5-5.5inch/yr 1 inch/yr
9-11 yrs 11.5-13.5 yrs 14-17 yrs
Human Growth Hormones
Height
Weight
Gain

6. Changes in Body Properties
•Facial Features
•Hands and Feet
•Trunk
•Hips
•Waistline
•Limbs

7. Internal Changes
Increases in
•Heart Size
•Lungs Size
•Respiratory Capacity
•Exercise Tolerance
•Digestive organs Size and Weight

8. Sexual Development
Reproductive Maturity
•Reproductive Organs grow ( Uterus, the fallopian Tubes ,
Ovaries and Vagina
•Menarche – 1st Menstrual Flow

9. Menstrual Period – Why is happens?
•Every Month the Women’s Body prepares itself for pregnancy-
•the inner Lining of the uterus become thicker
•an egg (ovum) is released from the ovaries
•If the Ovum unites with a sperm- Pregnancy Occurs
•If the ovum does not get fertilized then the bloods, mucus and the broken down
tissue is shed and discharged out
The menstrual flow occurs every 28 days until the women reaches menopause,
in the late 40s

10. • Hips - wider and rounder
• Breasts -larger and rounder
• Hair -Pubic Hair
-Axillary Hair
-Body hair
• Skin -becomes thicker and pores enlarge
• Glands -Sebaceous – clogging ->acne
• -Apocrine – armpits->perspiration
• Muscles -increase in size and strength
• Voice -becomes fuller and more melodious
Secondary Sex Characteristics

11. Influence on the Growth
1. Genetic
• Genetic Clock
• Development Clock
2. Nutrition and Health Care
3. Serious illness
4. Physical Exercise

12. Effects of Puberty Changes
External
Internal
Physical
Psychological
Temporary
Severe
Changes in Habitual Patterns
Behaviors
Attitudes
Personality

13. Effects on Physical Well Being
•Fatigue
•Digestive Disturbances
•Finicky About food
•Reason : Changes in size and position of the internal organs interface with
digestion
•During the Menstrual Period:
•Physical Discomfort
•Tried
•Depressed
•Irritable

15. Desire for Isolation

16. Refusal to Communicate

17. Boredom

18. Day dream about how misunderstood and
mistreated they are

19. Awkward appearance and clumsy movements

20. Social Antagonism

21. •Temper Outburst
•Heightened Emotionality
•Moodiness
•Irritability
•Loss of Self Confidence
•Self Doubt
•Fearful of Failure

22. Early Maturing Girl
Common Concerns during Puberty

23. Problem related to Mensuration
•Discomfort
•Worry about duration and intensity
•Preoccupied with their bodies
•Comparisons

24. Problem related to Mensuration – personal
Assessment and Worry

25. Problem related to Mensuration – Anxiety Esp.
when going out somewhere

26. Problem related to
Mensuration –
Dissatisfaction with
Bodies

27. Problem related to Mensuration
•Early Matured – Feels like a Misfit
•Slow Matured - Embrassed

28. Effects on Attitude & Behaviors can be
managed
•You are the only one!
•Physical activity is a must : Sports, dance, Aerobics or Yoga.
•Depends on the child ability and willingness to communicate.
•The Psychological effects can get complicated
•Unrealistic expectation form One self
•High social Expectation from Others