Going to the doctors:(

[Taurus Babe]

What an ordeal to go through at such a young age! Poor thing. I'd love to know how she's (and you!) are doing!

[Willow]

I hope your daughter is ok!! 10 is young I think to have a period...I dunno...I didn't start until I was 13 and I hope my daughter is the same! She is 7 now!

[Janet]

Hope your daughter is doing okay, please let us know soon .

Hello Ladies!! Sorry for the delay in letting you know what happened....I didn't have my computer at home on saturday & friday at work was very busy (for the first time in 3 months!!)

Anyway...the doctor my daughter saw was really great. I was reffered to her by my doctor. She explained what it more than likely was & it made sense....but I don't know how well I can explain it. But...I'll try. She said that sometimes when a woman starts her cycle & when she's going through menopause there is an abundance of estrogen but the progesterone (sp?) is lacking. She gave a technical, yet understandable explaination of how this can cause the period to go on & on. Something about the progesterone causes the period to 'complete' and end. I know I probably didn't explain this good, I'm sorry.

Anyway.....She gave my daughter a progesterone pill to take for 15 days. She said that it would stop her period within a day or two (and it has), BUT that she would get her period at the end of the 15 days & it would be a 'normal' 4-5 day flow. She said that this shouldn't be something that should happen all the time, but again, sometimes when cycles are new or in menopause it happens. She advised to come back in if it happens during her next cycle as then we will probably have to run more testing.

I asked her what her opinion was about tampons for a young girl & she said absolutely if that is what she wants to do. She kind of looked at me for approval as she started to explain to my daughter that she needs to understand her body 1st & that it's ok for her to look at herself in order to do so. I told her that I gave my daughter a mirror & told her the same thing & waited outside the bathroom door for her. She showed my daughter a bunch of pictures & gave her very good health education.

So.....I guess now its wait & see. Hopefully everything will be back to normal during her next cycle.

Yes, she was 9 when she started & is now 10. This IS very young, but that was no surprise to me. She has what is called 'pubercent puberty' & started breast development at age 2. By the time she was 3, I would no longer accept the pediatricians explanation that her little boobies were fatty tissue and I insisted on a referral to a specialist. Well.....she was in stage 4 of 5 stages of breast development & I was advised that some women never even reach stage 5. So.....the testing began. After a bit of time, it was discovered that she had a brain tumor. I know that this sounds very scary......but it's not so scary this many years later because I have all the details & the details are that she is OK & not going to die from this. Plus, when you spend a lot of time in childern hospitals....you really count your blessings because you see some really sad things.

So, the tumor was tested & tested & we saw neurological opthimologists, brain surgeons, endocronologists.....it was quite overwhelming until we learned that the only problem that the tumor was causing was puberty. Although it sucks that she has the tumor....how lucky that the only symptom is puberty. See, the tumor is touching her petuitary gland, which sets off the hormones.

So, from age 4 to age 8, she was treated with a monthly injection to counteract the hormones. When she was off the medicine, at my request, I was advised that she would start in about a year, maybe less. Well, it was a bit over a year & she started.

It was scary for her, but she was very well informed. I had to teach her the ins & outs of the whole ordeal when she started her medicine at age 4 because sometimes when the medicine is started, it causes a period. In our case, it did not.

Wow, this is a long post. I guess I'm just in the mood for sharing today!!

[Willow]

My sister is going to an endocrinologist for early puberty too but she is seven and it just started for her at age six (growing breasts, not the period) but she is on medication now to curb it?

I am glad that your daughter had a good docter and that she is ok. And it is awesome that you keep your daughter informed!

[Janet]

I am so sorry your sweet little girl (and you) had to go through all this and at such a young age. From a mother's point of view, I think it would have taken a toll on me. You must be a very strong woman and a great mom.

I'm relieved to know that all is going to be fine with your daughter. I do hope this has not affected her in a negative way about becoming a woman. We complain and all, but it's not so bad. We definitely have a place in the circle of life.

God bless you and your daughter...

Willow,
I'm glad that your sister is being checked on. Sometimes, there is no found reason for girls to start so young, but you don't know unless you check.

The only long term effect I was advised of from early puberty (provided its not a symptom of another condition) is that sometimes the girls end up being rather 'petite'. I was told that my daughter will probably not reach 5' in height, but that she would be proportioned. This is because puberty also has an effect on the rate of bone plate growth.

It is scary for a child to undergoo any type of testing & I found that talking to my daughter (almost like she was an adult) helped her. After all, it was HER body that all the doctors were discussing.

I'd be interested in knowing what you are told about your sister. I will keep her in my prayers.

[Janet]

Tiger Lily, I had never heard of this before, which goes to show that this site is also a place of learning. The only thing that I've heard, that is only remotely close is at our school there is a set of triplets (2 girls, one boy). One of the girls was very, very small compared to her siblings. Her mother did tell me that she was on some medicine to help her grow. It must have worked, because now she is about the same size, just a smaller frame.

I'm so glad that there is the knowledge out there to help our children.

Originally Posted by Janet

I am so sorry your sweet little girl (and you) had to go through all this and at such a young age. From a mother's point of view, I think it would have taken a toll on me. You must be a very strong woman and a great mom.

I'm relieved to know that all is going to be fine with your daughter. I do hope this has not affected her in a negative way about becoming a woman. We complain and all, but it's not so bad. We definitely have a place in the circle of life.

God bless you and your daughter...

Thanks Janet. It did take a toll on me for awhile.... a lot of time spent in doctors offices that were an hour away & not really knowing what was going on. At the time, my mother lived nearby & was with us every step. I probably would have cracked if it weren't for my mom. BUT..... a lot of time has passed & I know that she's ok. It still makes me worry everytime she has a headache or says 'her eyes are dizzy' (which is how she describes how she feels when she has a fever). But in my heart, I know she's o.k.

I try not to let her have a negative view about being a woman due to her past medical issues. She has said that its all because of her stupid tumor & I'm quick to explain that EVERY woman gets her period for a time in their life......its just nature. Now, I haven't explained the 'how' in how to make a baby, but I have told her that having her period will allow her to have a baby in the future & tell her that THAT is a beautiful thing.

Originally Posted by Janet

Tiger Lily, I had never heard of this before, which goes to show that this site is also a place of learning. The only thing that I've heard, that is only remotely close is at our school there is a set of triplets (2 girls, one boy). One of the girls was very, very small compared to her siblings. Her mother did tell me that she was on some medicine to help her grow. It must have worked, because now she is about the same size, just a smaller frame.

I'm so glad that there is the knowledge out there to help our children.

Ahhhh.....the power of women sharing their experiences & minds!!

[Janet]

Originally Posted by Tiger Lily

Ahhhh.....the power of women sharing their experiences & minds!!

It's why we all need each other so much, don't ya think? More so than men, we can share our total feelings of joy or desperation with each other and celebrate all of life's milestones.