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My 8 year old has inconsistent tummy aches every odd week. is this the bodys way of preparing for menstruation?

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Not particularly: First menstruation has several consistent preceding signs. They will have had nipple budding for a year or more, some pubic hair growth & they will have straw colored discharge that stains their undies. Tummy aches are not a common feature.

Answered 2/27/2018

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