Puberty and adolescence Flashcards
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Define adolescence.
Period of transition between childhood and adulthood
Define puberty.
Biological changes occurring during adolescence
What ages is adolescence?
10 - 24 years
What are the 3 aspects of Tanner’s stages?
Female breast development
Male genitalia development
Pubic hair development (both sexes)
List the 5 stages of Tanner’s stages of breast development.
B1 - no breast tissue
B2 - breast bud
B3 - juvenile smooth contour
B4 - areola and papilla project above breast - double mound
B5 - mature adult breast
List the 5 stages of Tanner’s stages of female pubic hair.
PH1 - no pubic hair
PH2 - sparse, mainly along labia
PH3 - across pubis
PH4 - female triangle
PH5 - spread to medial thighs
List the 5 stages of Tanner’s stages of male genitalia.
G1 - testes 2ml
G2 - testes >4ml
G3 - testes 6-10ml
G4 - testes 10 - 15ml
G5 - testes 15 - 25ml
List the 5 stages of Tanner’s stages of male pubic hair.
PH1 - no pubic hair
PH2 - sparse, base of penis
PH3 - across pubis
PH4 - adult distribution
PH5 - medial thighs
What are the ages for precocious puberty?
Girls <8y
Boys <9y
What are the ages for delayed puberty?
Girls 13y
Boys 14y
What is the first clinical sign of puberty in girls?
Thelarche
What is the last clinical sign that puberty is complete in girls?
Menarche
What is the first clinical sign of puberty in males?
Testicular volume increase
What is the last clinical sign that puberty is complete in males?
Growth spurt
What are the 2 approaches to assessing adolescents in clinical settings?
STEP
HEADSSS
Describe the STEP approach.
S - sexual maturation & growth
T - thinking
E - education & employment
P - peers / parents
Describe the HEADSSS approach.
H - home
E - education & employment
A - activities
D - drugs/ drinking
S - sex & relationships
S - self harm, depression, suicide
S - safety / abuse
