So my daughter is 7, her doctor today talked about like a medicine to stop puberty from coming so soon. Her exam showed breast development and I myself got my period at the age of 8 and my mom at the age of 9, they would do a bone age test first and if they feel necessary and I agree, then they would give her the medicine in hopes to delay the puberty so soon - anyone have experience with this? Looking for any and all sorts of opinions and advice because I’ve never heard of it before. The doctor swears it’s safe I’m just on the cautious side because everything’s safe until it’s not and you hear all these class action lawsuits lol TIA
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I wouldn’t. My daughter had her first menstrual cycle at 10 years old. I hated that she started so early but she is mature for age.
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I would clean out her diet. She’s probably ingesting food that are contributing to early puberty. All these comments that it’s natural forget how much estrogen is in our food that wasn’t a generation ago. Six year old girls with boobs is natural 
it’s our food supply. You’re thanksgiving Turkey should feed 12. We are injecting livestock, chicken, Turkey, with growth hormones. Milk— worse of all. Soy products.
What for? Why delay the inevitable? I know it’s a lot for a 7 year old but it’s also a lot for 10 or 13 year old. The best thing you can do is to help prepare, support and guide her through it
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Personally I wouldn’t do it but I work with high needs kids and through the years many have put the girls on a birth control shot to control the menstrual cycle which visually (as in I didn’t see personally) didn’t change their development.
Let nature take its course
What would be the reason of stopping puberty soon ? A physical or mental reason?
I would never do this based on a GP’s recommendation.
I would talk to a OBGYN and a breast care specialist. My concern would be messing with the breasts. I don’t know if you want that much change going back and forth like that but I am not a doctor and this is where a breast care specialist would come in. There may even be a positive side to it.
Let nature tickets course!
I personally would never give it to my daughters. It’s been linked to some cancers, they slow the pituitary gland, weakens the bones and can cause infertility later on in life.
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I’d let nature take its course. If she is naturally going into puberty I would not mess with it. Like you said everyone says things are safe until they aren’t and then there’s lawsuits. I wish you the best of luck!
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Let nature takes it course. God knows what he’s doing.
Let nature take its course.
No no no. Let her body do it’s thing, don’t stop it’s natural progress.
God knows best. It will happen when he has planed
I definitely would not, if that’s what her body is doing, allow that development to continue. Personally I got my first period at 11, I don’t know when my breasts developed and whatnot but I would not have wanted that delayed artificially. If it’s normal for you and your mother to have started earlier then I would allow your daughter to as well.
I’d let nature take its course. It’s apart of life. I’d be afraid it would cause problems later in life for her.
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I was 10 when I had my first period. It’s a natural process. Never heard of anything to stop it. Best Wishes to you and your daughter
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Yes, let it come naturally. Why are so many developing so early,
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For what reason? Let nature take its course. That potentially will cause issues in the future
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Don’t play with body nature. Let her body do what it has to do, I started mine at the age of 11-12 and it didn’t traumatise me. Just took some getting used to, but I had a wonderful mum who showed me how to use pads etc. What’s delaying it gonna do? And who knows what’s in the medicine given.
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Don’t do it… Let it happen naturally
I started puberty early I was in class and my teacher called me out to the hallway and suggested to me to start wearing training bras and explained to me that my breast are growing. My mom didn’t give me any talks so I had no idea but I am now 30 with a child and Gad a normal childhood.
I wouldn’t recommend stopping her natural processes
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Yea Issa no for me. It could have very bad side effects that could hurt her down the line
Let her be a little girl …
Id let her body do what it intended to do when it needs to do it … just like you and your mother have done playing with natural body processing could do future damage they have not done research on yet Please for the sake of your daughter’s body let her be … whatever you choose know you are doing it with the best intentions on your child best wishes to you and her
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I would let her body do what it supposed to do.
Should let nature and your daughter development when ever the time is. No reason to delay unless for a medical reason really? Otherwise its a fact of life and the whole point of starting puberty and growing up. What is the reason behind possibly giving your daughter actual medication to slow down or stop her starting puberty?
I would never do that. My daughter developed and get her period early also. Who knows what those medicines can do and really what is the point of that? Delay it for a couple years?
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Let her develop naturally. Drugs are not the answer.
My daughter showed breast development at 8 and is now 10 with no period yet. Just let her body grow as intended. They have great things now for younger girls when it comes to their period such as period undies and swimwear that make it much more manageable for them!
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Hopefully this doesn’t come off judgmental because I’m coming from a place of concern, why would you want to delay puberty? I mean I know it’s not exactly a fun time for anyone but I just don’t understand why we’re trying to delay something that is natural. Parents choosing this when raising a trans child is different to me. But if that’s not the case then I genuinely can’t think of a good reason to do this. Some girls develop earlier than others. It’s still natural though and it doesn’t sit right with me to delay their development. That’s my personal opinion though. By no means is this any kind of medical advice.
You need to do what’s best for your daughter. I went through this with mine. She was about the same age. We did 2 injections 6 months apart. She was and is perfectly fine. The only concern was stunting her growth but we aren’t very tall people anyway so it wasn’t a concern for me. Honestly I did it because we felt my daughter wasn’t ready for her period at such a young age. She got it around 9 and had no issues. She was much more mature and able to handle it. She’s had no growth issues and has developed as she should. It’s completely up to you and her. Talk to her about it. See how she feels. And for all those who oppose it, I did months of research before making my decision. I talked to multiple doctors but more importantly I talked to my daughter.
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What’s the purpose in it? I’m not seeing it.
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Nope I wouldn’t. Is she’s meant to develope early naturally, so be it.
Why would you stop it? I know it’s not ideal going through it so early but the whole side of my moms family including me started at like 8….period and all. And had D cups by 11…I mean it’s life…
I developed young. But I am not convinced it’s totally safe. Was in a royal pain…YES! I remember hoping menopause would also happen early…nope the opposite. But I’d say let her grow up.
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I would never cheat nature or delay the natural process of growing and developing the body. Doctors can help support the changes but they shouldn’t be offering alternative treatments to delay or hault the natural process of growth. I would question the madness of the Doctor!!
Let her body develop the way its supposed to. Why would you want to change such a natural thing?
Idk anything about it but I don’t think it’s a good idea. I know that’s young to start puberty. I have 2 daughters 10 and 11. My 11 yo started her period about a year ago. The thought of my 10 yo starting is scary. She’s still very young at heart, my oldest has always seemed older for her age so it felt do different. Anyway I’m just saying I understand the concerns of starting so young but I’d definitely do more research on the medicine before deciding.
My daughter started to “bud” around 7 1/2- by 8 she was definitely budding, and I was told it was completely normal range of age, then I looked into it myself bc I honestly wanted to know since I couldn’t remember when I started showing and all Information from credited studies shown that it was definitely a normal age. She is now 10 and has had pubic hair for 6plus months, legs are full of hair as well as armpits and she is in a small children bra but no period yet as it’s just the start of what is coming from 7 on in the body.
No… her body does what it does when it’s ready. My daughter is 10 and has boobs already but hasn’t started her period … just cuz she’s growing breast doesn’t mean she will start her period. Everyone is different. I got mine at 9.
NO!! Let her body do what it’s suppose to do
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I had breast in 5th grade and it was awful l, I got made fun of so much and would wear baggy shirts and sweatshirts to cover it. If my mom knew of a pill that could have saved me from that I would have taken it immediately.
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I wouldn’t give her the medicine. The dr wanted to give my son injections after he started showing early signs of puberty and advanced bone age. I refused and would never agree to it. The dr said he may not reach his full potential height but will still reach 6ft. I’d rather my child be on the shorter side than to give him the medicine and potentially risk side affects that aren’t known yet. It’s happening early for a reason so just let it naturally progress.
I would say let nature take its course.
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I’d let my daughters do everything naturally. I got boobs in 3rd grade my period in 6th. I would never put either of my girls in harms way with the gamble " oh its safe " .
Do not push meds! Underlying autoimmune issues and so much more you’re not aware of because she’s so young… Let her develop naturally, I’m sure she’ll appreciate it later
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Both my daughters started there period at 8, my oldest developed boobs around that time. Just leave them alone, let them grow.
I would never stop my daughter’s puberty with that medicine. I really wouldn’t. You and your mom both went through it young, and so is she. I think puberty is hitting earlier now days anyways….my 8 year old has been going through the beginning phases. I was 12.
1 if its safe he should be able to give you proof. Fda approved? How long have they been testing it.
Why stop it? Dr should be able to explain. Why it should be stopped? What’s that harm in stopping it vs leaving nature take its course???
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If for a short time id slow it down
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Please don’t…
Please for any chance of normal development, do not do this to her…
Why would you want to delay it? It’s the body’s natural way. Smh.
No … why put unnecessary stuff into her body?? Leave it alone.
Get another doctor. Let your daughter develop and grow naturally. Her body has its own schedule.
I showed breast development in 1st grade. My mom let it go and I started my period the summer I was 9. I would let her body do what it naturally needs to. It didn’t traumatize me in any way and I would have gotten my period eventually so it didn’t spare me anything. All it did was make me available to help most of my middle school friends when they started and were scared or had no pads.
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If I remember correctly, a doctor told me that if the bones stop growing once puberty starts. Maybe that’s why he is suggesting it?
I can’t imagine a mother wanting to medicate a child to alter natural life course.
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Let the body do its natural course!! I would take no chances with the meds.
Well if the doctor says it’s safe…
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no let nature do its thing
This is just sick. Let nature take its course, if she develops early then so be it!!! What is wrong with people?!?
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I got my period at 7 years old. I learned. Her body needs to do what it needs to!
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I would not give my child this
I’ll never knew girl start their period so early I was about 12
In a word: No! Just because we can doesn’t mean we should. Who knows what side effects it could produce down the line. Can you say thalidomide? Look it up.
My daughter started at 8. Perfectly normal. Skipped a training bra and went into an A cup. Seemed like it almost happened overnight. I’d be hesitant to have her on a medicine to halt the body’s natural process. I’ve had 6 kids and no doctor has even mentioned such a thing. I was also a LPN for years and never heard of it.
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This is actually pretty normal for girls to start “budding”. I wouldn’t do it. I’d let my child’s body do what it naturally wants to do.
I think you answered your own question 
My 10 yr old started breast development by age 7 and started her meneses 2 wks before turning 10. Most reason of early puberty has nothing to do with early natural development. The root cause is all the foods eaten or drank from animals that have had artifical hormones given to them and the hormones are in meat, chicken, milk, etc.
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Even though I’ve heard pesticides in our food along with other chemicals have possibly caused early puberty, I would not do it. Do your best to feed your child healthy and natural foods.
Absolutely not! Let her body do what it’s naturally meant to do
I would conduct your own research. My daughter had early puberty and her doctor advised against the medication due to potential side effects.
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No, they want me to do the same with my daughter & I’ve decided against it.
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Id really research this and get a second opinion before deciding on something so major. It’s more common than most realise.
One of my daughters started showing puberty signs at 9, period started at 10.
My other daughter started showing those signs at 8 but it now 11 and still hadn’t started a period or progressed further.
And then my youngest still looks like shes 6 lol.
Everyone’s body is so different and unless there’s a medical risk for your child, id really hesitate to stop any natural development. If you’re concerned about the mental or emotional aspects, there’s some really fantastic books and resources for kids these days to help guide young children through those body changes. Girls stuff by kaz cooke was one book my eldest really liked. We had ongoing talks and she had the books to look through during conversation or as she wanted to.
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Prayers in Jesus mighty name Amene
In all honesty, I think you should allow her body to develop naturally. I know you think it may be “helping” but all those pharmaceutical medicines have side effects.
Unless its critical to her survival. Don’t. Just let her go through puberty
Nope. Let the body go natural. They put enough into young children.
It’s natural… I wouldn’t start messing with hormones.
You and your mother started early it’s not abnormal for her to start early as well. Let her body do it’s job the way it’s intended to.
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“safe” until it’s not. I wouldn’t mess with pharmaceuticals. If her body is ready, it’s ready.
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Breast development starts years before you get your period in my families experience.
I personally wouldn’t do that with my son. Their body is meant to grow and develop.
My baby girl has precocious puberty . She’s 4 and she does indeed get the lupron shot to stop the puberty hormone. Please feel free to message me !
Absolutely not. One of the side effects of puberty blockers can be infertility
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That’s a big NO from me. Her body is obviously maturing more rapidly than normal. But you said yourself you went into it early as well so it may be hereditary. Did you suffer any consequences because of it. If not then allow her body to develop naturally
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Maybe watch the food she eats. If you get organic I think they aren’t allowed to give meds. I wouldn’t put anything in her body to block it. Who knows what is in our food now.
Her body is doing what it’s supposed to do. It could also cause long term side effects. My daughter started her period at 10 and Breast development at 11. Its hormones. It happens to us all. Some at younger age some a little older. Dont mess with her body like that.
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Personal opinion: I find it strange a doctor would suggest that at all? But that aside…Puberty is going to happen and it’s probably best to let the body develop naturally
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If there is no reason to, then no.
You need to speak with your dr. Precocious puberty can cause her bones to fuse prematurely, so the medication is likely needed to prevent problems. It’s a medical condition.
Check into the side effects. My sister was told that it could make her daughter infertal. I’d let mother nature take over.
Why stop something that’s suppose to happen? I would think it can cause major problems by forcing the body to stop doing something it’s naturally suppose to do.
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Don’t mess with her hormones!
I would consult another doctor. Maybe a gynecologist or specialist in hormones.
No let her body do what it’s going to do naturally. If there is no medical reason to do it then there isn’t a reason. Obviously it happens early in your family. Let it be.
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My daughter was diagnosed with precocious puberty, at the age of 6. Her bone age at that time was 8years 10 months and tanner stage 2-3 We opted for .a more natural approach and changed her diet. We stopped eating so much red meat and dairy. Her puberty slowed down drastically. She ended up not starting until age 12. I would absolutely do your own research and ask for all the options, because you may find something simpler that works. Good luck, I know this can be a little scary!
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No it’s natural also get a new doctor
No let her bloom natural think of what that crap does long term. Just have many talks with her and have a plan for when she does get it…
I wouldn’t do it my daughters doctor wanted to put her on growth hormones because she was so small. I said no because I wanted her to be who she was meant to be. She’s 24 now and a cute 5 feet tall.
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