YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for January, 2001: Re: Daughter

Re: Daughter

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 23 Jan 2001 11:37:13 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 23 Jan 2001, Theresa wrote: >
>My 10 yr old daughter had her period at 8 and I took her To the Dr last
>week to a knew Dr. And he said he he would of cought this ayr ago he
>could of stoped her rapid growth. she is 159 and 4 10 and they said if
>she is in stage 5 of puberty she willnot grow much taller . Thier may
>be a hormon to give her to stop this growth If its not to late the dr is
>going to call me on monday should I give my daughter a growth shot to
>stop it if thats what they want to do. If you can not answer I
>understand but she is very large and I want to help her in the best way.
>Thank you
>
>--
>TAB
>

Early puberty is quite a concern. Even though your daughter is quite large for her age now, she will not grow more than another 1-3 inches if her puberty is allowed to proceed unchecked. Your doctor is offering an injection that will postpone puberty for a while, typically until age 12 or 13, in order to allow her to reach her natural height, whatever that may be. It is also socially difficult for girls that go through puberty so early, and this treatment plan can help with that as well.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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