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Puberty and Adolescence
Puberty is the period in life characterized by major physical changes, marking the transition to adulthood from childhood. It involves accelerated physical growth and the development of the reproductive systems in girls and boys. Adolescence is the transitional period following puberty in which a teenager matures into an adult. It is characterized by increasing independence and cognitive growth.
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What are reasons for a 12 year old to be depressed?
# 1 is friend issues and guy/girl problems. They can feel over/under weight or ugly. They can feel stupid because their grades are low. They could feel like they are too young for jr. High or not mature enough yet causing them to be scared. They can get cyber bullied which is really dangerous.
There are so many reasons for depression, some are environmental/situational, like an unhappy home life or troubles at school. A chemical imbalance can cause depression, going through puberty can make someone feel depressed by fluctuating hormones.
The most important thing to remember is depression is not forever, there are treatments available that will make the depression disappear. The dark feelings don't clear up over night but the depression usually doesn't come on that quickly either so please talk to a school nurse, counselor, your parents or doctor and get help.
Don't let anyone tell you you are doing this for attention, no one wants to feel miserable. Get help, get your life back. You are stronger than the depression.
Can parents know about doctor visits?
If you're under 18, parents are usually supposed to be notified that you were at the doctor's, but due to doctor/patient confidentiality, the doctor's aren't legally allowed to tell the parent's what was said, or what happened during your visit unless they believe you're going to hurt yourself or another person. If you go to Planned Parenthood though, I believe that 16, depending on the state you're in, is the age where you can have confidential visits, and your parents don't need to be notified.
What are some puberty websites for girls except beinggirl avert 4parents and girlsense?
beingagirl.com
the website is actuall beinggirl.com
kidshealth.org
It is an online video featuring Paulie the Penis. It answers questions about puberty.
At Which age does the voice break in girls?
Most people stereotype that it only happens to guys but that is not true and I does happen to some girls. I am not quite sure but I know that is does.
What is the average age for underarm hair in boys?
Boys go through puberty as early as 8 and as late as 18, so it is important to keep the range of normal in mind. On average, boys tend to develop some body hair around age 12 or 13.
How do you stuff your underwear?
With a full sized cucumber. And wear a speedo, it helps.\ y would u want to? man if boys do this a lot they should not make fun of gurls who stuff their bras
Do boys get lazier when the hit puberty?
That's on the individual.
If you just sit at home all day and not want to do things, then yes you are lazy. If you don't want to become lazy, be active!
Can female turn into a male at puberty?
Yes. A study done by Dr. Julianne Imperato in a village in the Dominican Republic found a population of girls, born female, who would turn into males at puberty. These people are referred to as 'guevedoces' (literally, penis at 12 years). Also known locally as machihembras ('first women, then man'), these pseudohermaphrodites were documented serially in the following photographs published originally in the American Journal of Medicne (Am. J. Med. 62: 170-191, 1977)
(The full text of the article is pasted below, the full article with photos is available on usrf.org)
The 'Guevedoces' of the Dominican Republic
During the early 1970s, Dr. Julianne Imperato, a Cornell endocrinologist, conducted an expedition to the Dominican Republic to investigate reports of an isolated village where children appearing to be girls turned into men at puberty. In the village, these children were known as 'guevedoces' (literally, penis at 12 years). Also known locally as machihembras ('first women, then man'), these pseudohermaphrodites were documented serially in the following photographs published originally in the American Journal of Medicne (Am. J. Med. 62: 170-191, 1977):
In an isolated village of the southwestern Dominican Republic, 2% of the live births were in the 1970's, guevedoces (actually male pseudohermaphrodites). These children appeared to be girls at birth, but at puberty these 'girls' sprout muscles, testes, and a penis. For the rest of their lives they are men in nearly all respects (see photograph 6 below). Their underlying pathology was found to be a deficiency of the enzyme, 5-alpha Reductase. 1. At 18 months, the appearance is female though undescended testes are present. 2. Lacking dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in utero, this boy's external genitalia develop as female. However, internally the gonadal tissue is that of normal male and his karyotype is 46 XY (normal male). 3. In utero, DHT is essential for the normal male development of the external genitalia. After complete maturation, DHT seems to have no important biological function. 4. Just before puberty, prior to the testosterone outpouring, the phenotype is still female. 5. With the testosterone surge at puberty, the phenotype changes to male: the voice deepens, the testes descend, the phallus grows, erection and ejaculation begin, and a male psychosexual orientation develops. 6. And for the rest of their lives, the guevedoces resemble the other Dominican men in all respects except:
* Beard growth is scanty.
* There is no hairline recession.
* None has acne.
* The prostate remains small. The story of the guevedoces was originally presented at a Federation meeting in Atlantic City, NJ in 1973 and published in Science in 1974 (Imperato-McGinley J, Guerrero L, Gautier T, Peterson RE. Steroid 5alpha-reductase deficiency in man: an inherited form of male pseudohermaphroditism. Science 1974 Dec 27; 186 (4170): 1213-5). Specific inhibition of 5-alpha Reductase is the mechanism of action of the prostate drug, finasteride (Proscar), which in adults, shrinks the prostate without affecting the male phenotype.
When facial hair on men starts 2 grow does acne start 2 go away?
no not at all and i don't suggest trying to shave with acne either its painful
If you aren't having orgasms or ejaculating white semen, you should probably go see a doctor and find out what's up.
You just had late puberty. But, like the answer above, you should go and see a doctor as it may be a problem.
Help I am 11 years old have not started my period and I am getting a yellow discharge?
The discharge comes before you get your period. It can take a long time though but it means it's on it's way.
You are 12 should you know your sexuality?
Well! I found out i was a lesbian when i was 12 :) You find out whenever you do. There is no age to when you know your sexuality :) The worst thing is, is Denial :)
How do you increase 8 inch height in 17 years old?
Yes! Firstly you will need to do the yoga in every morning.My old height is 5' 3'' and after i do the yoga(stretching exercises) my height is up to 5' 10''. It's really amazing and working.My current age is 16.You will need to do this in 6 months regular.
My 2nd thing to do is hanging a bar.
Should a ten year old wear a real bra?
If you are developed enough to need one, then yes. Otherwise worry about it when you have to.
You are 13 and your Penis is 15cm long and 3.6 thick Is this normal for your age?
I'm 14 and my penis is 5.5 inches. we all grow at different rates.
What is the youngest age to start puberty?
Well I started when I was 11 so I think the very youngest is 10.
average 12-14
Well I started around 8 or 9 so Don't know - New Answer not part of ^
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use adult diapers or pullups.preferably pullups . they r not so bulgy not adult diapers, maybe for last resort, but those r HUGE!!!
Is 191 cm tall 15 year old boy too tall for his age?
You're taller than average. Your height is pre-determined from your genes.
