Adolescence is a period that begins with puberty and ends with the transition to adulthood (approximately ages 10–20). During this period of maturation, a person goes through various physical, psychological, social, identity and relationship changes.Onein five individuals in the world today is an • This is the most important period in one’s life as it giveslast chance to correct the growth lag and malnutrition.
adolescent (around 1.2 billion).
- Growth spurt or Increase in height
- Breast development
- Hair growth in underarms and private parts
- Menstruation
- Develop their own identity
- Acquire logical reasoning
- Enjoy the company of peers.
- Mood swings and show strong feelings and emotions.
- Menstruation
- Relationships and intimacy with opposite sex.
- Risk taking behaviours
- Menstrual problems like irregular menses, excessive prolonged bleeding, amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea etc
- Vaginal infections, STDs and other infection
- Anemia and Nutritional deficiencies
- PCOD – Obesity & overweight
- Ignorance about sex and sexuality, unsafe sex
- Vaccinations
- Sexual abuse
- Ignorance about contraception
- Adolescent pregnancy
- Emotional & Behavioral problem
- Substance abuse like smoking, alcohol & drugs
- Identity problems.
