Conditions
Precocious Puberty
This unusual condition results in the very early onset of puberty and its associated symptoms and changes. This includes early growth of pubic hair, breast growth amongst girls and development of the male genitalia. Although there is no official ‘norm’ for starting puberty, precocious puberty normally refers to the onset of these symptoms significantly earlier than 8 years old. Although there have been cases linked to hormonal problems and brain injury, most cases have no clear cause. One of the key concerns surrounding precocious puberty is that it leads to a growth spurt that leaves children taller than other kids for a while, but then significantly shorter in later life. Treatment is normally focussed on hormone therapy to try and control the development rate.
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hi, im 15 and i started my periods last year, however i do not get them every month, sometimes i miss 3 months. i was wondering if it had anything to do with vaginal discharge as i have been experiencing that for a couple of years?
Its normal hun , myn was irregular for about 2 years after i started , its just your bodys way of sorting you out , ready to have a baby when your older :) dont worry xx
Im 13 and havn't started my period and all of my friends have why havn't I?
after my last period i realised my virgina started to smell slightly fishy and as the days went by the smell became more offensive. i now dont want to leave the house. what is it and what can i do?
Hi, i'm 13 and i have started my periods, puberty hit me when i was about eleven may boobs srarted to grow hair excetra, but for the past two years my boobs haven't grown anymore then what they were two years ago, is something wrong?
im 14 and i still havent started my period. all of my friends have but i started puberty about 3 years ago. its really annoying and i keep getting alot of dischage in my pants and i have for about 2 years. is this normal?
Hi, Im 15 years old and have normal regular periods. The only problem is, i suffer from stomach migranes within the first couple of ddays of the period. I went to the doctors and was prescribed menafenimic acid. This works but it causes large clots which also can be painful. I have been told about the pill but I dont want to start until i am 16. Any advice?
Hi, im 13 and im having really bad discharge.All my other friends have started there periods and i havnt.I dont know what to do.Please help me!
Dont panic for a start! everyone is different but the discharge you are experiencing suggests that you will be starting soon. Always keep a sanitary towel with you just incase. I started at swimming lessons.
dont worry that was the same with me they will come soon you just have to give it time
Hi Holly i'm 15 and i only started my period when i was 14 i really wouldn't worrie sumtimes it starts at different times than others my younger sisers periods started when she was 11 but still hasn't really gotten here breasts yet trust me for every1 it is different ok hope it helps babe.
@molly, don't worry at all. I found it incredibly sore to try to use a tampon until I first had sex, and although losing my virginity was painful (as is normal) now I can use a tampon with absolutely no problem. Wait until your hymen is broken before you try and use a tampon - and even on the first few tries it may still be quite painful, but after a couple of months you'll be absolutely fine! Hope that helps.
hi i'm 14, i started my period when i was 11 and it has always been regular. I use sanitary towels but sometimes i want to wear a tampon so i can swim and enjoy myself on holiday, but i have tried several times and cannot seem to get it into my vagina and it feels horrible! I am really worried that there is something wrong and i am scared that when i am older sex will be a major issue. :/ PLEASE HELP!
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