This document provides information about puberty in girls. It discusses what puberty is, the onset of menstruation and common physical and emotional changes girls experience during puberty, such as breast development, mood swings, and the start of their period. It also covers pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and feminine hygiene products needed for proper period care.
3. 1. What is puberty?
2. Period/ Menstruation
* What is a period?
• First time Period/ Menstruation
4. Before your periods starts you will
notice…
5. Changes in your body:
*Emotional changes
* Physical Changes
6. P.M.S – Causes and symptoms
7. Feminine Hygiene Kit
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4. Puberty is a key stage in the transition
from childhood to adulthood. It is a normal
part of growing up, and each person's
experience of it is unique.
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What is puberty?
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5. Period / menstruation?
What is a period?
• It is a small amount of bleeding that comes
out from the private area.
• A cycle is the first day of one period to the
first day of your next period.
• Cycles may be short or long.
First time Period/ Menstruation
• Excited? A little scared? These emotional
reactions are normal, having all information
that you need about your first period will give
you the confidence you need to handle the
situation.
• Most girls get their period when they’re
around 12 but getting it at any time between
10 and 15 years old is normal.
• Most of the time, a girl get’s her period about
2 years after her breasts start to develop
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6. 1. Pimples
2. Mood swings
3. White patches on your underwear
4. Pubic and underarm hair
5. Nipples changes and grows
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Before your periods
starts you will notice
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7. Changes in the body
Physical Changes
• Growing taller. You'll get taller, and this
might happen quite quickly.
• Breasts and hips get bigger. Your breasts
and hips get bigger.
• Hair grows on your body.
• Periods start.
• Vaginal discharge begins.
• Spots and sweat appear.
Emotional Changes
• Feeling overly sensitive.
• Looking for an identity.
• Feeling uncertain.
• Peer pressure.
• Conflicting thoughts.
• Mood swings.
• Feeling conscious about yourself.
• Getting sexual feelings.
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8. P.M.S
Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
P.M.S stands for :
• Premenstrual syndrome
• It is a combination of
symptoms that women
suffer from a week or so
before their periods.
What are the
symptoms of
P.M.S?
• Symptoms include both
physical and emotional
such as:
1. Swollen or tender
breasts and stomach
2. Feeling tired
3. Headache or backache
4. Mood swings
What causes PMS?
• Changes in hormonal
level seem to be the
cause.
• Chemical changes in the
brain is also involved.
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9. Feminine Hygiene
Sanitary Pads
• A sanitary pad is a thin pad
made of absorbent material
that absorbs the blood/ fluid
during your period.
• Most sanitary pads are
disposable and a meant for
a single use
• Wrap used pad in a small
plastic bag or tissue paper
and dispose in a garbage
bin and not in the toilet.
How to avoid
body smells?
• Shower daily
• Use a deodorant
• Change pad frequently in
the day depending on your
blood flow
Your period bag
should contain :
• Sanitary pads
• Sanitizer- to keep hands
clean.
• Small plastic packets- to
dispose of dirty pads
• Deodorant or some form
of scent.
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