Question 1

why hasn't my 15 year old girl hit puberty?

Accepted Answer

Familial?: At what age did you hit puberty?
Do you see any signs of her body changing?  Breast development, pubic and axillary hair?
Has she seen a doctor on a regular basis who has tracked her growth and development?

Question 2

why do girl's areolas darken during puberty?

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Hormones: The hormones that become potent and prevalent in adolescents do many things, including hair growth where there was none, breast development, increased height, increased weight, changes in the brain and how one thinks, deepening of the voice, acne, and the menstrual cycle.  Another effect is that the areola darkens.

Question 3

can a girl have a very late puberty at age 20?

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Not normal: Puberty generally ranges from 9-14 years old.  If it is delayed beyond that, there is an hormonal problem that must be evaluated by an endocrinologist.

Question 4

how can 14 year girl grow taller before puberty?

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Confusing question: Puberty is a transition period between into the young adult body that can be as short as 3 or as long as 7 years. It begins in girls with nipple enlargement , progresses through a growth phase and the onset of menses, and ends a year or so later after the growth centers of the long bones have closed. Good basic nutrition, health & proper rest help any kid reach their best height.

Question 5

what are the psychological symptoms of puberty for a girl?

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PUBERTY: The young teenager starts to be conscious of changes of puberty like breast growing, pubic  and axillary hair and menarche. She starts acting lady-like, getting more matured in thought and actions.

Question 6

im a 16 year old girl who hasn't hit puberty. is this common?

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No: Any girl who has not had nipple enlargement by 13 and menses by 15  should have an evaluation done. A pediatric endocrinologist would be my referral destination, but there are some tests i would order while awaiting a chance for the patient to be seen.A bone age, hormonal studies and possible chromosome study would be a starting point.

Question 7

how much growth would you say a 14 year old girl with late puberty has left?

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Depends: The growth potential of any kid is relative to their bone maturity. Late puberty is often paired with a bone maturity that follows the pubertal stage rather than age. A simple x-ray of the left hand can give a "bone age" & see if the growth centers show  the kid has more time. I generally just tell parents a girl gets about 2.5 inches after her first period. Expected ht is parents ave less 2.5in.

Question 8

i am a girl.for me puberty started at the age of 13 so when will i stop growing tall?

Accepted Answer

Growth: You will probably stop somewhere between 16 and 20.
In the meantime please ask your pediatrician to show you your height and weight growth curves chart. If you are following the curves OK stop worrying.
If you are a long way above or below the curves it is time for more detailed evaluation.

Question 9

is it possible to be having a growth spurt at age 15 (girl)  if puberty started late?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Although you may be nearing the end of your "growth phase," if the bone end plates have not completely formed, you may have some growth potential remaining.  Growth hormone-releasing substances such as Sermorelen, or GHRP6 and GHRP2 may help.  Find a physician familiar with these substances.

Question 10

when do girl stop growing taller and what is the average height growth for girl during puberty?

Accepted Answer

Growth plates: fuse under the influence of the hormonal changes that occur during puberty.  Once they fuse growth  stops.

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