Puberty timeline for girls: what changes happen when (and what varies)
Quick answer Puberty is a series of body and feelings changes that usually starts in girls sometime between 8 and 13, then continues gradually over a few years. Many girls notice breast budding early on, then body hair, sweat/body odour, skin changes, a growth spurt, hips widening, and sometimes clear/white discharge. Periods often begin around about 2 years after breast changes start, but the normal range is wide….
