Puberty is the coming of age in any girl’s life and marks a major milestone. In general, a girl is expected to reach puberty between the ages of 8 and 13 years old, with the first sign for the majority being breast development. Sometimes, a girl child might reach puberty earlier than 8 years, and this is considered early puberty or precocious puberty. During this time, it is advised to visit a doctor, shares Dr Renu Malik, Director at Malik Radix Healthcare.

Other signs of puberty in girls will include:

Growth of pubic and underarm hair.

A height growth spurt that is very rapid.

Body changes in which the hips widen and there is an increase in body fat percentage.

The body starts giving off the adult odour, and acne appears.

Vaginal discharge (clear or white).

Menstruation (the first

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