Puberty

Question 1

What is puberty?

Answer 1

The time when lots of changes happen to your body as you develop your body into an adult.

Question 2

Around when can puberty start and finish?

Answer 2

8-19

Question 3

How does puberty begin?

Answer 3

It is when your brain releases FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) which tells your body to start changing as you begin to turn into an adult

Question 4

What is the name of the hormones that is predominantly released in girls?

Answer 4

Oestrogen

Question 5

What is the name of the hormone that is predominantly released in boys?

Answer 5

Testosterone

Question 6

How to prepare for periods?

Answer 6

Keep extra menstural items with you

Question 7

When do periods begin?

Answer 7

7-13 years and only occurs in girls

Question 8

What type of ‘hair’ do you find on your head, armpits and privates?

Answer 8

Terminal hair

Question 9

True or false: Women’s breasts don’t grow at the same rate.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What is cellulite?

Answer 10

It is fat that is commonly found in your thighs.

Question 11

When does puberty begin in boys?

Answer 11

9-15

Question 12

What are zits?

Answer 12

It is basically acne

Question 13

True or false: boys grow at specific times

Answer 13

False

Question 14

What is an erection?

Answer 14

It is when the penis enlarges in size

Question 15

Do males have some of the predominant female hormone?

Answer 15

Yes

Question 16

Do females have some of the predominant male hormone?

Answer 16

Yes

Question 17

Will girls get erections?

Answer 17

No

Question 18

Do some changes in puberty happen to both sexes?

Answer 18

Yes

Question 19

Will boys grow breasts?

Answer 19

No

Question 20

Why do girls get periods?

Answer 20

Because the lining of the uterus breaks down if an egg isn’t fertilised,

Question 21

How long does the menstrual cycle last?

Answer 21

On average 28+ days

Question 22

What happens on day one of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 22

You start your period

Question 23

On average which day(s) does menstruation stop in the menstrual cycle?

Answer 23

5-7

Question 24

Approximately when on the menstrual cycle is the best time to have sexual intercourse when trying to get pregnant?

Answer 24

Around a week after your period