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Puberty in young girls
My daughter is 8.5 yrs old. I see coarse hair on her vaginal area. Is this early signs of puberty ? She weighs 42 kgs and is 4 feet 5 inches tall.
If so by when are her periods expected
as she is so young ..
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These days girls become mature at an early age. No treatment is indicated except education to the girl regarding what she should expect.
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Dr. Manasa Lokanadham
Infertility Specialist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Nothing to worry..thats normal but cannot predict menarche
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Dr. Sravya Naramchetti
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6 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Nobody can predict her cycles
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Dr. Vijaya Gupta
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22 yrs exp
Chandigarh
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Yes this is a sign of puberty
Unpredictable whn her periods are expected
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