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TOPIC 8: ADOLESCENCE STAGE, Changes in the female body fasi-della-donna-di…
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Changes in the female body 
Increased stature and acceleration of growth, initially in the legs and feet, in addition to the redistribution and increase of body fat and adipose tissue in the breasts, arms, hips and thighs.
Changes in body odor and in the oily secretion of the skin, the latter being able to trigger acne episodes.
Appearance of pubic hair, initially around the labia majora of the vulva, and then in the rest of the genital and perianal region.
Start of menstruation, with the first menstrual bleeding known as menarche, which during the first stages can be irregular.
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Body hair growth on legs, armpits and other regions of the body.
Internal changes in the nature of the vagina, uterus, and ovaries, manifested through change of color of the mucosa and eventual discharge of a whitish discharge.
Changes in the male body
A sudden increase in height and weight, as well as muscle development: widening of the back and chest, thickening of the arms and legs.
Enlargement and thickening of the penis, growth of the testicles and the beginning of the production of semen, manifested in the appearance of nocturnal pollutions (emissions).
Body hair growth on the legs, armpits, arms and markedly on the face (facial hair).
Thickening of the voice, usually after a stage of instability in the timbre of the voice.
Appearance of pubic hair in testicles, penis and genital and perianal area.
Increased libido
Libido refers to sexual desire or the emotion and mental energy related to sex. Another term is sex drive
Source: Participants manual: IMAI one-day or orientation on adolescents living with HIV (World Health Organization, 2010).
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