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What To Do For Height My Daughter 10 And Half Year Old Started Her First Menstrual ?
Question: my daughter 10 and half year old started her first menstrual recently .and it lasted for 5 days .is it normal or I have to see her doc .so early age for her .will it stop her growth ? what to do for her height?
Brief Answer:
This is normal change. Nothing worrisome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
It is normal for the periods to start after 10 years of age. This depends on her internal hormones and this cannot be prevented with the help of medicines.
Beginning of menstrual cycle does stop the increase in height. She needs to do regular exercise so that her height increases normally. The height depends on the parents' average height. You can give her iron supplements regularly to avoid any iron deficiency. Giving her protein rich diet will also help.
Hope this answers your query.
Any further follow up questions are also welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
This is normal change. Nothing worrisome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
It is normal for the periods to start after 10 years of age. This depends on her internal hormones and this cannot be prevented with the help of medicines.
Beginning of menstrual cycle does stop the increase in height. She needs to do regular exercise so that her height increases normally. The height depends on the parents' average height. You can give her iron supplements regularly to avoid any iron deficiency. Giving her protein rich diet will also help.
Hope this answers your query.
Any further follow up questions are also welcome.
Regards.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal.
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