Sexual maturity in girls



Sexual maturity in girls





Breast development and pubic hair growth are the first signs of sexual maturity in girls. These illustrations show the development of the female breast and pubic hair in puberty.


Breast development


Stage 1

Only the papilla (nipple) elevates (not shown).


Stage 2

Breast buds appear; the areola is slightly widened and appears as a small mound.




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Stage 3

The entire breast enlarges; the nipple doesn’t protrude.




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Jul 20, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Sexual maturity in girls

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