Leave Mother Nature alone.
I don’t think there are any benefits to delaying it…
Absolutely not. I did LOTS of research into it because my youngest started super early(without going into detail for her privacy) but we decided it was the best decision to let nature take its course.
No! Let things happen naturally as they should!
Heck no! In about 20 years this prescription will have caused some sort of side affect for your daughter. Who knows it might cause infertility or cancer…and the beloved sign off of death! (Commercials 
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I would definitely let her body do it’s own thing. I started my period 3 days before my 9th birthday as well as a lot of the woman in my family. We are preparing our 8 year old bc she is already showing signs she will probably start early as well.
Did it negatively affect you atarting so soon?
Hormones trigger the close of growth plates in long bones. Shed stop growing.
Id insist on seeing an endocrinologist before I did that!!
I wouldn’t…you have to look at this generation of kids now of days starts around that age…it’s just different now…then with the foods and stuff it’s making them start early…
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Why stop something that is natural ?
Please ask for a second opinion , and do a lot of research for that Medicine before you made a final
desicion.
Looks into other natural and not invasive methods also
Let the body do what it’s intended to do. What’s your reason for wanting to delay it?
Something a lot of people don’t know. Certain foods can do this. Such as tofu. Increases estrogen production. I had been in menopause two years. Went vegan ( big mistake) and started my period again.
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I think a lot of the things that they put in “food” today are causing this. The hormones to meats and additives. Everything is harmful anymore
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I wouldn’t do it… playing with hormones may lead to breast cancer at an older age. Besides their is ABSOLUTELY no medicine that has side effects
No !! Meds. Nothing is wrong with her body
Let her body do what is natural and safe for her !
Change the diet up. Sometimes if they are eating too much and have gained weight during this growth period. Eat healthier and less meats. Fruits veggies and drink more water!!
I’m 74 and my periods started the summer I was 9 yrs old. It’s not uncommon. It’s growing up !! 
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There is enough junk being to our children through their food. Please seek other opinion if you must but I would never do it. My granddaughters started getting breast at 7
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No, that’s a horrible idea. Let her body do what is going to do. She needs to develop naturally, not when you decide to let her.
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I have a couple friends that did this with their daughters. Their daughters are now 18 and older and don’t have any issues. I personally would do it myself because 7 is too young mentally to understand and not just for her but classmates as well.
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All my daughters started puberty about 8,breast tissue you could see. I wouldn’t mess with hormones tbf. By halting the inevitable could risk issues later on and at her age its normal anyway…
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Why would you want to stop it though? It’s natural. Don’t mess with mother nature. Let her body make its own choices. Don’t interrupt the normal process of things
Why stop something so natural?
I wouldn’t do anything. God knows what He’s doing. Let nature take its course.
Hell no you can’t stop it from coming. That would be a horrible parent .
My understanding is when u start your period young and you’re also still short, you wont get taller because the hormones. Apparently the fascia I think it’s called at the end of each bone, fuses closed or hard early with a early period, and you cant grow any taller.
Have them run a full thyroid panel on her. Hashimotos/hypothyroidism was the cause of my daughter going through earli development. They should also check her pituitary gland. I had to advocate for my daughter for 2 years to get a diagnosis. My 8yo having the sleeping pattern and mood swings of a teenager as well as massive growth spurts were the main cause for concern for me. Bone scan was first(after months of my questions), then I convinced them to run a full thyroid panel when the bone scan came back normal.
I would not Interrupt her body’s natural time cycle unless it was an absolute necessity… let her body develop naturally. Once you start messing with hormones and growth you could trigger other issues possibly in the long scheme of things.
This comment section is shocking… I remember when I was a kid, I thought ten was way too young for a period, as that’s when I got mine… and my friends weren’t till 12-14.
Now we seem to act like 7-10 is normal for girls to menstruate?? That’s messed up… we need to fix our world and stop the hormones. Kids need to be kids and should not be growing up that fast.
Another reason why we have pregnant 10 year old girls… too early of periods
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These doctors will push anything to their patients, its all about making pharmaceutical companies more rich and making us sicker. We are talking about a child, why would this even be an option for a mother to consider!!!
I didn’t start my period until the summer before 9th grade. I would have never been able to handle my period at 9 years old. I constantly leaked for years and it was so much trouble. There was no way I was emotionally mature enough to take care of my body in that way.
I don’t have any advice really, but I wish you luck in making this decision.
My daughter suffered greatly after getting her period at 8. She stopped growing at 4foot 9 and has size 2 and a half feet. She developed PMDD. It was rough teen age years due to severe hormonal imbalances. I wish I She had a longer childhood. She is 30 now and finally balanced out
If this is some type of hormones, I’d think twice! Yeah its probably safe, but with so much cancer around these days, I’d be hesitant.
If it were my child I would let nature take its course. You know how to prepare her for the change especially since you were young when you went through it
I wouldn’t. Especially if it’s “in hopes of”. I was wearing an A cup when I was 9. By the time I was 12, I was on the larger side of a B cup. I didn’t start my period until 2 months before I turned 13.
I went on birth control (depo provera) shortly after I turned 15. Biggest mistake of my life. I’m now suffering a slew of effects from it. Infertility, Hirsutism, weight issues, etc. I was told by my Doctor, that my body probably wasn’t ready when I started on it. Because if this, I’m very sceptical of anything that alters hormones.
I would not give my child any medicine to stop puberty, it’s a natural thing let their body go through it at a natural age. I also had my period when I was 8 years old and started developing breasts when I was in third grade. I would just let nature take its coarse.
There are always risks when you use drugs to stop hormone production and delay what the body is naturally trying to do.
If it were me that would be a hard no!
Just remember a lot of HRT is now being linked to cancer etc, I would just let nature take its course
Why would a Physician even suggest that?! I’d be asking why? These docs handing out puberty blockers like there are no repercussions. Absolutely crazy
I was 16 my sister was 18 lol
I think your daughter’s body knows when to do what. These Drs get kickbacks from big pharma. Most Drs are nothing more than drug dealers and salesmen anymore. Please get a second opinion. And a third. Maybe even a fourth and fifth. Personally I would not be letting that Dr see my child again. Ever.
We had concerns about precocious puberty with our 10 year old, but all hormone levels came back normal. My understanding is that the main concern is early closure of the growth plates, meaning stunted growth/smaller stature. My husband and I discussed treatment options when we were waiting on test results but it didn’t come to that. If you’re unsure, get a second opinion.
My daughter started around the same age. At 7 she began growing breasts, pubic hair, etc. She just got her period 2 months before she turned 10. Just let it happen naturally.
God Don’t Make mistakes so he knows what he’s doing
It seems to be hereditary. Did you or your mother have medical issues by starting early? If not, I dont see any reason why you would halt natural growth and development. With all the products there is now (period underwear and such) and a supportive parental support, she can handle this.
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If you’re unsure, I’d definitely get a second opinion from a medical professional…
Personally i wouldn’t do anything to delay it, unless there was a real concern that physically/mentally/emotionally she really couldnt handle it. And even then id still get a second opinion on the side effects to weigh uo the options
I do believe Food nowadays, is the culprit. Id seek a dietary assistance. Asian physician. Don’t do drugs. I started my menstrual @ 11.
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Listen, before all this modern medicine we all accepted puberty can start young and we all knew it could start as young as 9… don’t let your daughter be their experiment. If your family history clearly shows the females in your family start puberty young then why would you come over here to the public’s eye to ask if it’s ok… you would know more than us if it’s ok really. We don’t need medicine for every single issue in life. Her puberty is starting early? Great start giving her the sex talk 
I would if it were my daughter
So it’s a few more Kotex!! Don’t mess with nature!!
The doctors had done this to my adopted sister and it caused problems. I wouldn’t recommend it. 
Why would you do that? Let her body, be her body.
In my opinion (not a dr!) I would not intervene in natures plan. Just let her body do what it does.
I started budding when I was 9… didn’t started menstruation until I was 11. Let her body do what it needs to. Why medicate if it is not necessary?
I would let nature do its thing. Unless there is a legit reason to stop it.
Absolutely not! If she’s going through puberty now, it’s meant to happen. Giving hormones and blockers to children so young can have devastating consequences mentally and physically. Let her stay naturally beautiful the way she is developing. Just teach her how to care for herself and self respect.
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I say don’t anger the body more than it is and let nature take its course but I’m not a dr
Let her body do it’s thing.
I wouldn’t. It’s a natural thing.
I would let her body do what it does. Since genetically speaking, it seems to run in the family to start early. I wouldn’t trust a medication like that but that’s just me and my opinion. What does your gut say? Wait, my gut can’t even process dairy, bad advice. Research the heck out of the medication.
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Do natural your gonna mess her up .
I wouldn’t. You and your mother started menstruation early, so she likely will too.
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Is this even a question? Do parents actually want to traumatized a child’s body. Let the body do what its suppose to do. Prepare your child, support and guide. Provide her with helpful resources.
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Y’all are so judgy…she just asked a question and needed advice
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My daughter just turned 11 and her breast are almost a b cup no period but I sense with her mood swings it might be coming but I don’t think idc mess with the natural development of her body…
Let nature take its course, ask for all research material,.side effects, long term effects, how long she would be on it etc…
I told my daughters bone doctor no. It’s gonna happen anyway. Just let it be.
I’d be cautious if it were me. Studies are showing dangers of some of the meds they give us women. Read up on long term studies of the meds.
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Go seek out another doctor for their opinion and not the internet. Already half of these comments don’t understand this situation.
i would let her body naturally do what it’s supposed to do and leave her alone. but that’s just me! im not huge on medicine or big pharma in general so take it with a grain of salt. but i feel like if her body’s ready then it’s ready
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I assume you are in the USA. A lot of foods there are packed with hormones which can cause this. Change her diet and talk to a specialist.
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I wouldn’t do anything to stop it . You never know in the future if these drugs will harm fertility and it’s just not natural .
I’m a pediatric nurse, and have been for 37 years. I have heard of this. I suggest you ask your doctor the pros and cons of the medicine and make an informed decision.
I personally wouldn’t. I started puberty at 9 too.
Send me a personal message. I do have experience with this but I don’t want to comment here. 
Uhm no! I was on that when I was little and it delayed when I was suppose to start.
Let her grow up naturally…unless she hasn’t an illness or condition that going to hurt her health…why put her on medication? She should be out having fun.
My daughter and my granddaughter both started aged 9. It’s heartbreaking because not all primary schools are ready for this.
It’s natural. Why stop it and have the possibility of it harming her in the future?! Too many Dr’s trying to play God these days
Precocious puberty is rough on littles but for my kiddos I rather not alter their natural hormone development
I personally wouldn’t give her the medicine, I would sit down and maybe explain to her what could possibly happen in the near future so that when the time comes she’s not totally freaked out about it and not understanding what her body is doing or what she is going through. I would be afraid that putting her on the medicine would potentially cause some major side affects later on when it comes time to her possibly having children in life. If you’re on the fence about it just do some research and maybe get a 2nd opinion. My oldest started her period at 10 went on birth control by 12 due to her cramps being so bad and flow being so heavy. I have a 15 year old who started at 11 and has bad cramps and heavy flow but she didn’t want birth control when I asked her at the same age as her older sister she said she didn’t want all the extra hormones in her body and at almost 16 she still has chosen to not go on it to help ease cramps and flow… our bodies are all so different I just think I’d be so afraid of the medicine doing something long term to her that studies weren’t aware of yet. Best of luck !!
Prepare her mentally. Not tamper with her physiology.
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Why would you want to do this? Just wondering
Why would you want to do that?
No. Why would you do that? I got my period when i.was 9. My oldest showed signs of development at 8 bit didn’t get her period until 13. Let nature take its course. Don’t mess up her body. SMH 
I personally would never mess with anything that has to do with hormon development. The FDA has approved some drugs based on their not effecting future fertility, but almost nothing is known about these drugs and developing brain function. I would let nature take it’s course. I’m not risking brain function in exchange for postponing bra shopping.
First I would look into what’s going on in your state (if you’re in the states that is) as a lot of states are starting to make laws against any puberty blockers. So it would be kind of pointless to start something like that only to have to stop it abruptly instead of slowly backing off of it like I’m sure a doctor would have you do.
Secondly and most importantly talk with your daughter. See what she wants. Go through some research together and maybe see how she feels about it. And think back to your own childhood. Did starting a period at 8 really harm you in any way? Other than the obvious shock I’m sure over 90% of people with ovaries deal with the first time they ever bleed.
Find out what they want to give her and do research into long term side effects. See if benefits outweigh the risks.
What the actual fuck! No leave her and her body alone!!
Honestly medicine to stop puberty sounds concerning in itself.
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I have 4 children ages 7-15 and have never heard of this…Definitely do a ton of research and get a second opinion.
I started mine at age 9. It was so embarrassing in elementary school. I figure, the sooner I started, the sooner it’ll be all done and out of commission. At least that’s what I’m hoping.
To many Dr’s are pushing these meds because they are getting a payout from the pharmaceutical companies. You said you got your period at 8… did it damage your body in any way? (I doubt it) what are the long term side effects? Nothing is 100 percent safe… and do you want to risk her never being able to have kids if she wants to because you gave her meds to block what the body does naturally… Dr’s are not always right… and often do more to line there pockets then to take care of the patient.
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Well imma go against the grain here,i personally feel 7-11 is too young to have periods,they cant even be children.If it were any other situation medicine would be given. My girls started theirs around 12 yrs and one was almost 14,give her the meds and let her be a child
I would let her body do its natural course. Big pharma will say these are “safe”, but years later they will find these manufactured meds can have harmful effects. Plus, big pharma puts $$ in the doctor’s pockets to push their meds.
If you are serious, do your homework concerning this. This course of treatment could have devastating effects later in life.
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What the actual fuck is going on.
You want to give your child puberty blockers?! Not safe at all!!!
The doctor tried to have me do that same thing with my daughter and I opted out of it. They see armpit hair on an 8 or 9-year-old girl and automatically assume that she’s just going to fully develop into a full fledged grown looking woman by the time she’s 10 
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Is there a medical necessity for her not starting puberty or is it simply because she is so young? That’s what would dictate whether or not I interfere with that process, personally.
Why are you trying to mess with her body? Puberty happens at different times for everyone based on their own bodies. Let it happen naturally
You may want a full DUTCH test to know where her hormones are and her adrenal rhythm. Taking meds to manipulate the body never comes without side effects.
These 2 things would scare me but I guess every drug is different. But statements like “side effects largely unknown” and “not FDA approved” would scare me.
Change her diet , reduce chicken, dairy and other hormone fed meats, she will develop as she should. All drugs have side effects and you should be cautious.
It’s pretty unanimous no I wouldn’t, hormones cause cancer cells to grow in the reproductive organs. It’s not safe. Drs use people as their human guinea pig experiments. Just change her diet. Diet is what causes early puberty anyway. You can definitely slow it down with a proper diet. I would never put my child on any type of hormone or anything to stop natural puberty.