Hormones
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Image description: Hormones are part of physical, emotional, social, sexual, and other changes in the body.
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What Is It?
Hormones are chemicals that cause changes in our bodies and brains.
An Example
Sonya is 16 and their body is changing. Hormones change Sonya’s body in different ways. Sonya is getting taller. Hair is starting to grow on Sonya’s legs and under Sonya’s arms. Sonya’s body is changing from a child’s body into an adult body.
Examples of physical changes that may happen during puberty
What to Know
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- Some birth control methods use hormones, and some do not. A person can explore which option they prefer by talking with a health care provider.
- People may experience hormonal changes in their bodies throughout their menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, and during older adulthood.
- Sometimes, people work with health care providers to take hormones to change their body in ways that feel right for them.
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When might a person experience changes in their body due to hormones?
- Puberty
- Pregnancy
- During menstruation
- When people become older adults/senior citizens
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