Question 1

how to delay puberty in girls naturally?

Accepted Answer

Can't: No healthy way to do naturally.  If extremely early ("precocious puberty") is done pharmaceutically.

Question 2

what can cause delayed puberty in girls?

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Multiple causes: Delayed puberty results from disruption of the  hormones regulating periods. Often delayed puberty is familial, with a family history of later periods. Weight loss, low weight or intense exercise causing low body weight can disrupt hormonal balance. Occasionally it can be a genetic issue like turner's syndrome. If the delay is significantly past 12 to 13 y old, then a workup is in order.

Question 3

does gymnastics stunt growth or delay puberty in boys or girls?

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No: Gymnastics is just another way for children and adults alike to obtain regular exercise and be physically fit. It should not cause problems as you have asked and if you know children having these issues, you should seek further evaluation from your physician.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of puberty in girls?

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Breast development : Breast budding is the first symptom of puberty in girls. Pubic hair, acne and body odor are associated with puberty and sometimes occur before breast budding.

Question 5

what causes precocious puberty in girls?

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Not sure: Puberty is occurring earlier - we think because girls are heavier. True precocious puberty may be due to many factors. If you have a girl child who is growing breasts or having a menstrual period ahead of her peers see a pediatric endocrinologist now.

Question 6

can puberty be delayed by not doing exercise?

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Puberty: Exercise or no exercise should not affect the onset of puberty.  There is a pretty wide range of when you can start puberty.  Boys tend to start puberty later than girls.  Feel free to post with more questions if that did not clear up your concerns.

Question 7

does masturbating speed up/start puberty in young girls?

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: Neither....masturbation is normal for people at many ages and has nothing to do with bringing on or speeding up puberty. It's quite common during the pubertal years, but children often masturbate prior to that, as do adults.

Question 8

how is vaginitis in young girls diagnosed before puberty?

Accepted Answer

Swab: Without needing to do a true internal exam, i small swab of the discharge can be obtained and examined under the microscope to determine the cause of the vaginitis and initiate specific treatment.

Question 9

what is precocious puberty and what are the symptoms in girls?

Accepted Answer

Early puberty: It usually starts before age8y of age. If it early breast development the child will be monitored for other signs of puberty. The reason to follow closely is so height is not prematurely affected, thus the child would be shorter than predicted.

Question 10

how can i stop myself from growing taller?what is the age for girls to stop growing taller? is it possible to grow taller after puberty?

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Growth: If you are continuing to grow into adulthood, you need to be evaluated for excessive growth hormone.

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