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Information for parents of girls
As caring parents you know that the changes that your daughter is going through are part of her journey towards womanhood. Whilst you see her as a child, her body is making changes inside her...read more
Puberty - a time of change?
Growing up is about many things and involves changes from the way you choose to spend your free time to the shape of your body. Growing up doesn’t happen all at once, and some changes y...read more
Puberty and boys
acne/spots They include whiteheads, blackheads, red bumps (pimples), and bumps that are filled with pus (cysts).Your skin is covered with tiny holes that contain oil that moisturize the skin. Sometimes these pores get clogge...read more
Puberty and girls
acne/spots They include whiteheads, blackheads, red bumps (pimples), and bumps that are filled with pus (cysts).Your skin is covered with tiny holes that contain oil that moisturize the skin. Sometimes these...read more
What happens during normal puberty?
The physical features of males and females can be divided into two main groups: the primary sexual characteristics and the already briefly mentioned secondary sexual characteristics. The first group is direct...read more
What happens when I become a young woman / man?
Becoming a young woman Having periods means that you are now at an age when you are fertile. This is a difficult time for girls and boys. Hormones are rising and you will be attracted to boys in a more sexual way. It is a...read more
What is being done on acne?
What Is Acne? Acne is a disease that affects the skin's oil glands. The small holes in your skin (pores) connect to oil glands under the skin. These glands make an oily substance called sebu...read more
What you need to know about periods
Periods are a sign that you have reached puberty. The first period usually happens between the ages of 12 or 13, but could begin as early as aged 8 or as late as aged 17. A period lasts between 2 to 5 days and involves a smal...read more
Why didn't I go through puberty at all?
Absent puberty is one of the main characteristics of Kallmann's syndrome.The function of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis (described in the answer to Question 5) is interrupted in the case of Kallmann'...read more
