Question

list changes in the body that take place at puberty

Answer 1

Puberty – it's a crazy time. Your body's changing, and so is everything else. But, what is causing all these changes? 

You know how everyone says that puberty is all about raging hormones? It's kind of true. Hormones that were hibernating suddenly awaken and signal your body to enter puberty. You might think this doesn't mean a lot, but hormones cause the changes that are associated with puberty.

Timing of PubertyBreastsPubic HairGrowingAcneTiming of PubertyTiming of Puberty

Puberty starts at different times and lasts for different periods of time for everyone. It can start as early as 8 years of age to as late as 13 years of age. The sequence of puberty – from breast development to complete physical maturation – may take a year and a half or last as long as 6 years.

This is sometimes very difficult for girls as some of their peers may have entered and completed puberty before they have even started. However, there is no way to slow or speed up the process, but puberty happens to everyone, so never fear, it will happen to you!

You may have heard that girls mature more quickly than guys, and that is somewhat true, since girls usually enter puberty about 2 years earlier than boys.

Below is a general time line for physical changes that occur during puberty (for girls):

Puberty EventAge at which it happensGrowth of breasts8-13Growth of pubic hair8-14Body Growth9 1/2-14 1/2First Period10-16 1/2Underarm Hair2 years after pubic hair shows upAcneAround the same time as underarm hair


Remember, puberty is not the same for everyone, so some girls will grow pubic hair before they develop breasts, and that is absolutely normal. 

Answer 2

Generally speaking, the first physical changes during puberty in girls are breast development and body growth. Other puberty changes are: Growth of underarm hair. Growth of pubic hair.