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Is it normal for an 8 year old little girl to start menstruating?

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No: It means that the girl had to have started puberty by the time she was 5-6, most likely. Precocious puberty is defined when pubertal development begins prior to age 8 in girls. A menstruating female has been long into puberty. This requires a pediatric endocrine evaluation. Please discuss with your child's pediatrician. There could be something seriously wrong.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/7/2016

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