How many stages are in puberty?

Puberty is divided into five stages:

Stage 1: Pre-puberty

- Before the onset of puberty

- No notable changes in the body or hormones

Stage 2: Early Puberty

- Hormones start to increase

- Breast buds start to develop in girls

- Testicles and scrotum start to grow in boys

- Pubic hair starts to grow in both boys and girls

Stage 3: Mid-Puberty

- Pubic hair growth becomes thicker

- The menstrual cycle begins in girls (menarche)

- Voice deepens in boys

- Penis and testes grow larger

Stage 4: Late Puberty

- All secondary sexual characteristics are present and developed

- Acne may appear

- Growth spurt might happen

- Menstrual cycle becomes regular

Stage 5: Post-Puberty

- Puberty ends

- Adult size and sexual maturity is reached