Tanners Stages- Female

Question 1

Stage 1

Answer 1

preadolescence, No pubic hair except for fine body hair

Question 2

Stage 2

Answer 2

Usually occurs at ages 11 and 12, sparse, long, slightly, pigmented curly hair develops along the labia

Question 3

Stage 3

Answer 3

Usually occurs at age 12 & 13. Hair becomes darker in color and curlier and develops over the pubic symphysis

Question 4

Stage 4

Answer 4

Usually occurs between ages 13 & 14. Hair assumes the texture and curl of the adult but is not as thick and does not appear on the thighs.

Question 5

Stage 5

Answer 5

sexual maturity

hair assumes adult appearance and appears on the inner aspect of the upper thighs