Precocious Puberty Support Group

Early pubic hair, breast, or genital development may result from normal but early maturation or from several abnormal conditions. Early puberty which is normal in every way except age is termed idiopathic central precocious puberty. It may be partial or transient. If your child is going through early puberty, share your experiences here and get support.

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Hello from an experienced but still anxious mom

butterfly3636
butterfly3636

Hi,


I am the mom of an almost 11 yo DD who did the Lupron shots for 3 years and is healthy and amazing and now approaching puberty at the normal time.  She had no side effects! So I hope that is reassuring to some of you.  I am happy to answer any questions.  That DD had shown signs of puberty just after her 7th birthday.  But my little daughter started signs of puberty after 8 and the Endocrinologist said it's "normal" and let her be.  But now that she is 9 and looking at a period next year in 4th grade I am freaking out!  This does not seem normal, especially in her school where she is really the only one as far as I can see.  Just looking for support from anyone who had a child go through an early puberty without medical intervention and come through ok! Thanks!


upandcoming
upandcoming
I am going through a similar thing. My daughter started puberty a 7 years 10 months old (so almost 8). My husband and I decided not to treat her and now I am freaking out as well! My daughter is 9 1/2 now, she turns 10 in August. I am praying she does not get her period until 10. I am most concerned with her height. Right now she is almost 4"9". Her Ped Endo said she will be 5'0". I am now worried she won't even hit that mark. UUUGGGH I am really regretting my decision. Although I must say her regular Dr and the endocrinologist did not seem excited about treating her which was one of the reasons we come not to do it. From all the studies I read they have to start treatment early in puberty for it to have any influence on height. I have a friend whose daughter also started puberty early and her Ped Endo told her they could start treatment right before she gets her first period, which I thought was odd because I have never read or heard of starting treatment that late. What are your thoughts?
nancy86
nancy86
I am also anxious and we are going through the similar thing. my daughter started puberty at 7 years 8 months. Her endo recommends the implant which we haven't made decisions. I have went through a lot studies about side effects like gain weight. it is best treated before the first period since the bone cap is not closed she can still gain height increase after the treatment taking the risk of any side effects.
butterfly3636
butterfly3636
First of all “upandcoming” I didn’t get notified of your post or I would have replied right away!

I have heard of both scenarios- starting very early (which my older daughter did) or just before period. If I understand correctly it is preferable and much more beneficial to start early but if they are worried a kid just isn’t going to get the inches they need to reach an adult height they may intervene late. If your daughter has been seeing an Endo that you trust for some time then hopefully they know what is best for her. I know its so hard when the choice is yours to make!
butterfly3636
butterfly3636
Nancy86 my daughter who did the three month Lupron shots had absolutely no side effects. For what that’s worth! Any other questions let me know.
Hopealways
Hopealways
Hi, I received Lupron back before it was FDA approved. I was 2 when I was diagnosed. I honestly think it sounds about right for her to get her period at this current age. I got mine at 10 years old. I did not have side effects from the lupron. The medical issues I do have are not related. Hope that is helpful.