Re: Precocious puberty
From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 4 Sep 2001 22:24:20 -0500 (CDT)
Periods usually start about 2 years after breast development, followed
by pubic hair development and then the period.
As far as the teenage "attitude" don't even get me started and GOOD
LUCK.
Hope this helps and write back anytime for more information.
HSM
At Tue, 4 Sep 2001, Rikki wrote:
>
>I have a 9 year old daughter who, for the last 2.5 years, has had
>horrible body odor and acts like she's already a teenager... I took her
>to a pediatric endocrinologist who did a thorough exam and a bone
>density scan. The bone scan showed that her bones are 6 mos. ahead of
>her age and the physical exam showed a slight vaginal discharge,
>underarm hair, and pubic hair (not a hugely remarkable amount of pubic
>hair though). The endo dx'd her with precocious puberty and said that
>she just needed to shower daily, use deodorant, and act more like a kid.
>
>Our household consists of mom, dad, 11 yo brother, 3 yo sister, baby due
>this Friday, and dad's 24 yo sister (temporarily). Each child has their
>own bedroom, technically the girls share a room, but the 3 yo still
>family beds. (The aunt has taken the 9 yo's room, but as stated, it's
>only temporary.) This child was born at 34 weeks, had no problems after
>delivery, and was sent home with me after 48 hours in hospital.
>
>Because of this dx, can we expect her periods to start anytime soon
>(God, I hope not, I don't think *I* am ready for that!), and will the
>"attitude" continue throughout the teen years? Any tips you can give to
>me? The endo wasn't all that helpful.
>
>TIA,
>Rikki
--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York
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