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My daughter is going to be 9 in December. She is a beautiful blonde haired, blue eyed girl. She has already started getting a pimple here, and a pimple there. Moderator Cut.
Should I get my daughter's hormone levels checked by her Pediatrician? How old were you or your daughter's when they hit puberty?
Thanks!!
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yes it is happening younger but just getting a pimple is not necessarily a sign of puberty. Does she have breast buds or hips? I would be afraid taking her to the doctor to have a blood test would be like telling her there is something wrong with going through puberty and you certainly don't want to give her that idea. it will come soon enough and frankly there isn't too much you can do about it except be sure she knows all about how her body works and how to keep it clean.
I started developing at 9, started menstruating at 10. That was in 1959/1960. I was just on one end of the bell curve. There was one other girl in my class that I believe did the same, though it was something we didn't talk about. My mother just explained to me what was happening, just as if I'd been older, and I dealt with it more or less okay. There's always been a range of "normal" time to start puberty.
My daughter is going to be 9 in December. She is a beautiful blonde haired, blue eyed girl. She has already started getting a pimple here, and a pimple there. Moderator Cut.
Should I get my daughter's hormone levels checked by her Pediatrician? How old were you or your daughter's when they hit puberty?
Thanks!!
My dd was 7 when she asked me what the new "bones" were under her nipples. She was starting to develop breasts. What her pediatrician did is monitor her growth. They measured her upper leg bones and kept a close tab on how fast they were growing. He explained that starting puberty so young can result in a girl being very short as an adult because once they hit that final growth spurt of puberty, they're done growing.
Fortunately, for our dd, the process was slow. She started her period at 11 (normal is to start two years after the onset of puberty) and is 5'9".
because once they hit that final growth spurt of puberty, they're done growing.
Fortunately, for our dd, the process was slow. She started her period at 11 (normal is to start two years after the onset of puberty) and is 5'9".
You need to talk to her pediatrician.
Interesting but not always true. I started periods at 12, had my tonsils out at 17 and grew 1.5 inches the next year to a final height of 5"10". I've heard of others who grew taller after having tonsils out in their teens. Probably only a coincidence but still it happens.
I know too early puberty can be problematic and I'm sure her doctor will make a note of it and follow her growth. My only concern was with taking blood at such a young age to measure hormones. I don't know any other way. I'm sure she is fine but if you are worried a doctor visit or call would give you some peace of mind.
yes it is happening younger but just getting a pimple is not necessarily a sign of puberty. Does she have breast buds or hips? I would be afraid taking her to the doctor to have a blood test would be like telling her there is something wrong with going through puberty and you certainly don't want to give her that idea. it will come soon enough and frankly there isn't too much you can do about it except be sure she knows all about how her body works and how to keep it clean.
You don't take your kid to the doctor for blood tests, you take her to get an evaluation. If the dr. thinks the blood tests are necessary s/he will order them. It's putting the cart before the horse to "take her in for a blood test". Depending on the doc's findings, the blood tests may or may not happen. I would most certainly take my kid to the dr if I suspected early puberty, or at least discuss it at the next well visit.
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I started developing at 9, started menstruating at 10. That was in 1959/1960. I was just on one end of the bell curve. There was one other girl in my class that I believe did the same, though it was something we didn't talk about. My mother just explained to me what was happening, just as if I'd been older, and I dealt with it more or less okay. There's always been a range of "normal" time to start puberty.
Yes, and there is research to show that the average age of mensuration hasn't changed in about 50 years, despite what one sees in the media.
My DD just turned ten and has a few pimples along with breast buds. No other outward signs of puberty at this point, though. She's small... she goes for a well visit next month, but at her 9 year old well visit, she was 4 feet tall and almost 60 lbs, if I remember correctly. Now she's about 4'2" and I don't know how much she weighs. I was also really little until I was about 13, and I started my period the same year. I don't remember when I started with breast buds, though. I hope she doesn't get her period for another couple of years, but what can you do, really, right?
My oldest needed deodorant when she was 7, wanted bras when she was 9, needed to shave before going swimming when she was ten, and started her period right after she turned 11 this year. She's big for her age though, already 5'2" and 110 lbs.
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What her pediatrician did is monitor her growth. They measured her upper leg bones and kept a close tab on how fast they were growing. He explained that starting puberty so young can result in a girl being very short as an adult because once they hit that final growth spurt of puberty, they're done growing. 
