PUBERTY
by
Wiwiek Setiowulan Yahya
What is puberty?
The period of growing and changing from a
child to an adult
Girls: age 8 16 yrs
Boys: age 10 18 yrs
Happens to everyone
Body changes, thought changes, relationship
changes
Each person has a different body clock
1 Follicle-stimulating hormone
FSH
2 Luteinizing hormone LH
3 Progesterone
4 Estrogen
5 Hypothalamus
6 Pituitary gland
7 Ovary
8 Pregnancy - hCG (Human
chorionic gonadotropin)
9 Testosterone
10 Testicle
11 Incentives
12 Prolactin - PRL
PUBERTY CHANGES
PUBERTY CHANGE BOYS GIRLS BOTH
Grow taller
Skin gets oily
Acne (pimples)
Voice changes
Hair grows on face
Hair gets oily
Hair grows in underarms
Hair grows on genitals (pubic hair)
Sweat glands develop
Breasts develop
Hips get wider
Shoulder gets wider
Start producing sperm
Penis grows bigger
Testicles get bigger
Body starts producing sex hormones
PUBERTY CHANGE BOYS GIRLS BOTH
Wet dreams
Erections happen out of the blue (penis gets hard)
Sperm can be released through penis (ejaculation)
Start releasing eggs (ovulation)
Periods (menstruation)
Mood swings
Start having sexual thoughts
Start having sexual feelings
Can become interested in having a boyfriend or girlfriend
Start producing vaginal discharge
Friendship becomes more important
Sometimes feel lonely and confused
Stronger feelings of wanting to be liked and to fit in
Want more independence
Thinking about the future
Concerned about looks (appearance)
PUBERTY CHANGES ANSWER KEY
PUBERTY CHANGE BOYS GIRLS BOTH
Grow taller X
Skin gets oily X
Acne (pimples) X
Voice changes X
Hair grows on face X
Hair gets oily X
Hair grows in underarms X
Hair grows on genitals (pubic hair) X
Sweat glands develop X
Breasts develop X
Hips get wider X
Shoulder gets wider X
Start producing sperm X
Penis grows bigger X
Testicles get bigger X
Body starts producing sex hormones X
PUBERTY CHANGE BOYS GIRLS BOTH
Wet dreams X
Erections happen out of the blue (penis gets hard) X
Sperm can be released through penis (ejaculation) X
Start releasing eggs (ovulation) X
Periods (menstruation) X
Mood swings X
Start having sexual thoughts X
Start having sexual feelings X
Can become interested in having a boyfriend or girlfriend X
Start producing vaginal discharge X
Friendship becomes more important X
Sometimes feel lonely and confused X
Stronger feelings of wanting to be liked and to fit in X
Want more independence X
Thinking about the future X
Concerned about looks (appearance) X
Female reproductive system
Female reproductive system
URETRA
VAGINA
ANUS
Menstrual
cycle
Male reproductive system
Hygiene related problems
Body/foot odor
Acne & other skin problems
Greasy hair/dandruff/lices
Bad breath & other dental problems
Genital hygiene
Infections
Other problems
Mood swings
Self-esteem issue
Friendship
Relationship with sibling & parents
Teenage good hygiene
bathing/showering
washing hair
brushing hair
going for hair cuts
brushing teeth
wiping mouth
blowing nose
washing hands
wearing deodorant/antiperspirant
changing clothes
Shaving/hair removal (face for men, legs and underarms
for women)
washing face
trimming/cleaning nails (fingers and toes)
Elementary Puberty Kit
Active living
Antiperspirant and/or deodorant
Hats/cap
Healthy nutrition
Hot water bottle
Jockey short boys cotton
Bra
Menstruation supplies
Elementary Puberty Kit
Shampoo
Soap
Socks
Toothbrush, paste, and floss
T-shirt cotton
Underwear girls cotton
Wash cloth
Water bottle
How to deal with bad moods
Recognize you're not alone.
Catch your breath. Or count to 10.
Talk to people you trust.
Exercise.
Get enough sleep.
Create.
Cry.
Wait.
