The period of life when the body undergoes changes leading to reproductive maturity is called [[1]].

The period of life when the body undergoes changes leading to reproductive maturity is called adolescence.

Adolescence is the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood, marked by physical, emotional, and social changes. The onset of adolescence, characterized by the beginning of reproductive maturity, typically occurs between the ages of 10 years and 12 years in both males and females, signalling the transition from childhood to adulthood.