What is puberty?

Puberty refers to the normal physical changes that happen as a child develops into an adult. Though they happen in different areas of the body, these changes are all related to each other. Some of these changes include getting taller (due to bone growth), growing pubic hair (dark coarse hair around the vagina due to changes in hormones), underarm hair and breasts, and the start of regular, monthly menstrual bleeding.Ultimately, puberty leads to fertility (the ability to become pregnant) and release eggs from her ovaries regularly.