Physical Education and Health Literacy

M-DCPS

It’s a time of changeBoys and Girls mature at different ratesGirls usually begin puberty before boys

MentallyEmotionallySocially PhysicallySexual

(pronounced “pew-burr-tee”)Means growing physically from a child into an adult.

Endocrine System

Glands that produce secretions which pass directly into the blood stream or lymph system. Those secretions are hormones.

Pituitary Gland

Master gland that controls the entire system

Responsible for triggering growthResponsible for producing a special

hormone at puberty which brings about maturing of the sex glands in both boys and girls.

AS GIRLS MATURE

Each girl grows at her own pace.

In girls, puberty usually begins between ages 9 and 16. It usually takes a few years for the body to mature fully. Some change sooner that others.

Mentally

They get better at solving complex problems. Tend to have more interest in topics such as politics and religion.

EMOTIONALLY

• Feelings of love, joy loneliness. Emotions tend to often become more intense. They suddenly feel different from friends and family.

Socially

Having friends may feel very important at this time. It’s also common to want to explore new interest and try out new ways of dressing, talking and acting.

Physical & Sexual Changes

• Grow taller• Grow hair under arms and genital

area• Skin becomes more oily, and sweat

more• Develop breast• Hips widen• Begin menstruating

The Menstrual Cycle

What Happens During your Menstrual Cycle?

Ovulation

• One of the things that happens during puberty is the production of hormones by the ovaries.

• Estrogen is the female hormone that causes the changes of puberty: physical growth, development of the ovaries, breast development, body hair and body shape.

• Each month an ovum (egg cell) matures and ripens.

Ovulation

• At the same time, the lining of the uterus (endometrium) builds up, preparation for a fertilized egg.

• The ovum takes a four to six day trip down the fallopian tubes into the uterus. Occasionally, two or more ova are released at the same time.

• If the egg is not fertilized, the uterus will know that the endometrium is not needed.

Menstruation

• Menstruation is when the lining of the uterus (endometrium) begins to slough off the walls and slowly pass out of the body through the vagina.

• Most women lose only about 4 to 6 tablespoons of menstrual fluid each month

• Periods can be light, moderate, or heavy.• It’s perfectly normal to have a period that

last anywhere from 3 to 7 days.

Menstruation

• A woman’s first period is know as menarche, and normally occurs between the ages of 10 and 17.

The Menstrual Cycle

PMSPremenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual Syndrome

Premenstrual Syndrome is a term used to describe a wide range of recurrent symptoms

many women experience in the two weeks before menstruation. Symptoms may be mild

or severe.

Signs & Symptoms

• Abdominal Cramps, Pain or fullness

• Breast swelling and tenderness

• Fatigue• Bloating• Headache • Backache• Acne flare-up

• Food cravings• Irritable• Depression• Difficulty

concentrating

Managing your Cycle

• Sanitary Pads (Napkins)

• Tampons• Feminine wash• Extra pair of

Underwear • Hand Sanitizer• Travel Toilet Paper

(Baby Wipes)

Q & AWe welcome your questions.