My seven year old lil girl has started her period. I have never talked to her about periods yet because shes so young. I was wondering if that was normal or should I suspect some kind of foul play with my baby? Should I go to the Dr and have her checked out just in case?
2007-11-16 07:07:04 · 62 answers · asked by artriasmom 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I would go to the doctor and have her checked out in case, seven sounds very young.
2007-11-16 07:09:51 · answer #1 · answered by ehrlich 6 · 7⤊ 1⤋
I too have know a couple of girls who started at age 8, even so 7 is very young. I certainly would put a call in to your pediatrician's office and talk to a nurse about it. It might be more common than people think. Your pediatrician might want to run a few tests to check out hormone levels to rule out anything medically unusual. A lot of girls growth dramatically changes when they hit puberty so it might be somthing the dr wants to halt. But I wouldn't suspect foul play if it's a normal looking period. You know the difference between what period blood looks like and blood resulting from tearing, etc would be so you judge that one for yourself.
2007-11-17 16:28:02 · answer #2 · answered by momma bear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the doc, just to be safe. I started my period when I was like 10 and I thought that was really young. It may be normal, but I would check with a doctor just in case. My daughter is 8 almost 9 and I have already talked her about periods because she has already started developing so I figure she will start early in age as well.
2007-11-16 07:12:00 · answer #3 · answered by ME 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't automatically suspect that something must of happened to her, that would just kinda creep her out. It would if I was in her position.
1. Has she had breast development?
2. Has she asked you about any pubic hair?
3. Has she been growing more frequently?
If these have been occuring then it's probably the case that she just started developing early. It happens to a lot of s. Nothing to get too worked up about. Just talk to her about the whole period stuff. You know, the birds and the bees. If your gut is telling you to go to a doctor, go ahead. But that might be scary for a 7 year old.
2007-11-16 08:51:34 · answer #4 · answered by Red Sox Girl, Enough Said 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would take her to the doctor, As for "foul play". What kind of foul play? If she's getting her periods the "foul play" would come from HER hormones. It is not USUAL for a 7 year old to get her period but it does happen.
For instance the 5 year old Peruvian girl who gave birth, her name was Lina Medina and she was from Peru, delivered a 6 pound baby boy on May 14 1939
2007-11-17 15:25:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got mine when I was eight. It was scary since my mom did not expect me to get it so young so I had no idea what it was the good thing that it was on a Sat. She did not take me to the Dr. she just told me what it was & the story about it. But I think you should take her to the Dr. you never know just in case. By the way I'm now 24 & my periods are normal.
2007-11-16 07:20:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's young. However, don't make a huge fuss in front of her, she'll feel like a freak. She doesn't need that. Explain what a period is to her, just like you would when she's older.
Tell her you are taking her to the doctor for a check up. Casually mention it to him, in front of her and ask if you could speak with him alone when the appointment is over- to address any sensitive concerns you have.
The main thing is: Yes it's early, but it might be nothing at all or she might have to get checked out, additionally. You don't want to scare her or upset her.
2007-11-16 09:59:17 · answer #7 · answered by plastic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well i think that you should call the docter FIRST if he says that its ok and theres nuttin wrong, then i dont think you should have to go. If he recomends coming for a check up just in case, GO! Before all this tho set your daghter down for a serios talk explaining what this is and ask her if shes done foul play, i doubt that tho. Tell the dr if youve have had anything like this in your family 2.That includes drugs, meds, etc.
P.S. im not a dr
2007-11-16 08:59:19 · answer #8 · answered by Kiwi a.k.a Kiley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Foul Play can't start a period. Yes it is young, but ask her father if any woman in his family got her period this young, or if anyone on yours has. If so it's normal, and if not it's still normal. I would say just to take her to the docter because it's not usual, also it's best to get checked out when you first start your period.
2007-11-16 08:37:28 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes-go to her pediatrician. You don't need to immediately suspect foul play, unless there is someone you already are suspicious of-
My three year old was bleeding from her vaginal area, it was not due to a period, it was due to another condition that required treatment. It was also not due to violation by a predator. There are so many things out there that can cause a variety of symptoms, and many of those are indicators of serious conditions. Don't wait!
2007-11-16 07:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by Daisy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of foul play? like do you actually have a young baby or were you reffering to your 7 year old...................
anyways not really normal but it can happen/... the best thing to do is TELL HER ALREADY she's probably freaking out right now cause at 7 is ur *pee pee* is bleeding thats scary.......maybe you should take her to a doctor to see if it could b something else or what caused an early period
good luck to you both
2007-11-16 11:42:15 · answer #11 · answered by Fain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋