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Does gymnastics prevent or delay growth spurt?
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Gymnastics: It depends on the degree. Significant time each day ie 4 hrs or more may lead to delayed signals to the ovary from the pituitary gland. Also - the body needs a certain amount of fat mass to have normal cycles. Growth may be delayed or stunted. Check a bone age x -ray to tell how much time left before growth plates close.
Answered 7/26/2012
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