Girls' Secondary Sex Characteristics
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| The breasts begin to develop |
7 to 13 |
| Pubic hair begins to grow |
8 to 14 |
| The vagina grows longer, and its outer lips (labia) become more pronounced |
8 to 15 |
| The body grows taller and heavier |
9 to 14 |
| Menstruation begins |
9 to 16 |
| Hair begins to grow under the arms |
11 to 16 |
| Glands in the skin and scalp begin to produce more oil, which can cause skin blemishes |
11 to 16 |
- Last Updated
- 5/11/2013
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- Caring for Your Teenager (Copyright © 2003 American Academy of Pediatrics)
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