Girls
- They are still growing in height, but not as fast as before. They usually reach the height of an adult around the age of 16 or 17.
- The breasts grow and some pain may be felt under the nipples.
- Pubic hair thickens and darkens, and underarm hair grows.
- Weight gain and fat on the buttocks, legs and stomach may increase.
- The thighs begin to expand.
- A white, mucous-like discharge from the vagina appears.
- Menstruation begins (usually in about 2 years after the breasts begin to grow).
- Menstrual periods and ovulation become regular, which makes it possible to become pregnant.
