1. Physical Education and Health Literacy M-DCPS
Ready...Set...Grow!
Growing up for Girls
Physical Education and Health Literacy
M-DCPS

2. PUBERTY It’s a time of change Boys and Girls mature at different rates
(pronounced “pew-burr-tee”) Means growing physically from a child into an adult.
It’s a time of change
Boys and Girls mature at different rates
Girls usually begin puberty before boys
Mentally
Emotionally
Socially
Physically
Sexual

3. Endocrine System
Glands that produce secretions which pass directly into the blood stream or lymph system. Those secretions are hormones.

4. Pituitary Gland Master gland that controls the entire system
Responsible for triggering growth
Responsible for producing a special hormone at puberty which brings about maturing of the sex glands in both boys and girls.

5. AS GIRLS MATURE Each girl grows at her own pace.
In girls, puberty usually begins between ages 9 and 16. It usually takes a few years for the body to mature fully. Some change sooner that others.

6. Mentally
They get better at solving complex problems. Tend to have more interest in topics such as politics and religion.

7. EMOTIONALLY
Feelings of love, joy loneliness. Emotions tend to often become more intense. They suddenly feel different from friends and family.

8. Socially
Having friends may feel very important at this time. It’s also common to want to explore new interest and try out new ways of dressing, talking and acting.

9. Physical & Sexual Changes
Grow taller
Grow hair under arms and genital area
Skin becomes more oily, and sweat more
Develop breast
Hips widen
Begin menstruating

10. The Menstrual Cycle

11. What Happens During your Menstrual Cycle?

12. Ovulation
One of the things that happens during puberty is the production of hormones by the ovaries.
Estrogen is the female hormone that causes the changes of puberty: physical growth, development of the ovaries, breast development, body hair and body shape.
Each month an ovum (egg cell) matures and ripens.

13. Ovulation
At the same time, the lining of the uterus (endometrium) builds up, preparation for a fertilized egg.
The ovum takes a four to six day trip down the fallopian tubes into the uterus. Occasionally, two or more ova are released at the same time.
If the egg is not fertilized, the uterus will know that the endometrium is not needed.

14. Menstruation
Menstruation is when the lining of the uterus (endometrium) begins to slough off the walls and slowly pass out of the body through the vagina.
Most women lose only about 4 to 6 tablespoons of menstrual fluid each month
Periods can be light, moderate, or heavy.
It’s perfectly normal to have a period that last anywhere from 3 to 7 days.

15. Menstruation
A woman’s first period is know as menarche, and normally occurs between the ages of 10 and 17.

17. The Menstrual Cycle

18. Premenstrual Syndrome
PMS
Premenstrual Syndrome

19. Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual Syndrome is a term used to describe a wide range of recurrent symptoms many women experience in the two weeks before menstruation. Symptoms may be mild or severe.

20. Signs & Symptoms Abdominal Cramps, Pain or fullness
Breast swelling and tenderness
Fatigue
Bloating
Headache
Backache
Acne flare-up
Food cravings
Irritable
Depression
Difficulty concentrating

21. Managing your Cycle Sanitary Pads (Napkins) Tampons Feminine wash
Extra pair of Underwear
Hand Sanitizer
Travel Toilet Paper (Baby Wipes)

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Q & A
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