There are four dangers of precocious puberty, and parents should do their homework in advance

I saw a netizen who was in the second year of junior high school posting a request for help, she herself had menstruation in the third grade of primary school, so her height grew slower. And my sister, who usually has no diet control and is more seriously addicted to mobile phones, also had a period in the third grade. A similar situation made the sister, who was in her second year of junior high school, a little worried, and wanted her mother to take her sister to the hospital to see her, but she was denied.

As an older sister, she wants to help her sister, so she wants to ask netizens for help in what way to guide her sister's heart.

As a woman, a sister, and a mother, I want to give a big thumbs up to this adolescent sister. Although she is also a child who needs to be cared for, she cares more about her sister. Perhaps because of her own experience, she hopes to help her sister deal with her first menstrual experience better.

Is it normal to have periods in third grade

In the video of a chief physician on the Internet, it is mentioned in the video that normal children menstruate at the age of 11-16, and menstruation before the age of 11 is called "precocious puberty."

Children in the third grade are usually around 9 years old, so it can be seen that menstruation in the third grade is not normal. According to a survey by the Continental Association for Health Promotion and Education, about 530,000 adolescents and children in the country have precocious puberty, with an incidence rate of 0.43%, but the medical treatment rate is no more than 30%.

This means that most parents do not realize how harmful precocious puberty is to their children. Therefore, when the sister mentioned above proposed to let her mother take her sister to the hospital for examination, it did not attract the attention of her mother.

There are four harms of precocious puberty

Precocious puberty has many physical and psychological harms to children, including the following four aspects, but it is often easy for parents to ignore and think that children are just growing up faster!

Hazard 1: Growth and development are affected

The sister who asked for help said that she also menstruated in the third grade and found that her height grew slower than her peers, which is one of the effects of precocious puberty on her child's physical health.

Girls with precocious puberty usually grow faster at the age of 8 or 9 years old, higher than their peers, but because of the early development of bone age, it eventually leads to height stagnation, and they are shorter than their peers in adulthood.

Hazard 2: Academic performance is affected

Some people say that precocious puberty will affect a child's intellectual development, but in fact it does not have a big impact, because the critical period of a child's intellectual development is 3-6 years old. However, precocious puberty can lead to a decline in a child's academic performance, and due to the influence of hormones, the child's nervous system will be relatively excited, and it will not be able to sit quietly and concentrate on completing something.

Hazard 3: Affect mental health

Every time I mention the topic of precocious puberty, I am reminded of a scene that I still can't forget. When I was in the fifth grade of elementary school, a female classmate had her period.

At that time, this was a "big deal", and sex education was rarely universalized in elementary schools in small places, so even girls whispered at that time. And some naughty boys, not far from the toilet, giggled when they saw this classmate come out.

The reaction of the classmates made the female classmates who experienced this kind of thing for the first time feel ashamed. For a long time after that, she was reluctant to contact her classmates, and her academic performance plummeted.

Children with precocious puberty are physically and emotionally more mature and sensitive than their peers. Therefore, when you find that you are different from others, you will feel inferior in your heart, and if you add some "good deeds" words, you will feel that you are not accepted and liked, which will seriously affect your mental health.

Hazard 4: Cause a situation that is irreparable for a lifetime

Children with precocious puberty, although they have developed physically, are not psychologically mature, and there is no sex education, so they are prone to some early love, early pregnancy, and even the possibility of being sexually assaulted.

Causes of precocious puberty

The dangers of precocious puberty can be a sword that affects a child's life. Unfortunately, many parents do not understand, which is why there are 530,000 children with precocious puberty, and only 0.43% of them see a doctor. So, what causes precocious puberty?

First, overnutrition.

Grandma Wang, a neighbor, loves her granddaughter Huihui very much, and not only prepares a rich and nutritious diet for her children every day, but also prepares a copy of fried chicken and cola that her granddaughter likes to eat every day.

Huihui, who is only 9 years old, has reached 155cm in size, and Grandma Wang happily thinks that this is her own credit. However, during the school physical examination, I was told that I needed to take the child to the hospital for a check-up, and the result was diagnosed as "precocious puberty".

Parents think that giving their children nutritious foods every day, especially excessive intake of protein and fat, will lead to premature development of the endocrine system, and the results can be imagined.

Secondly, the impact of electronics.

Nowadays, many children like to play with mobile phones, and if parents manage less, they will even keep their mobile phones with them. This condition not only affects eyesight, but also leads to precocious puberty.

Tip: Electronics can have blue light, which can interfere with children's biological clocks, leading to a decrease in melatonin, which increases the risk of precocious puberty.

Finally, genetic factors.

If one parent has had precocious puberty in the past, the child may also have precocious puberty.

Please do this when your child is menstruating

When children face the sudden onset of "menstruation" with precocious puberty, they are usually frightened, especially eight or nine-year-old girls, who have never seen their bodies "bleeding so much", which will bring them a lot of psychological pressure. Therefore, parents should take the following steps to help their children get through this period smoothly.

Step 1: Let your child know about "menstruation"

Once, when I went to the bathroom, I happened to let my 6-year-old sister see it. She asked me with a crying voice, "Mom, you have shed so much blood, are you dying?"

I couldn't help but smile wryly at such a question, but I also realized that this was a great opportunity. So he explained to her the ins and outs of "menstruation", telling her that it is a natural physiological phenomenon, which represents the growth of girls, and there is no need to feel shy or scared because of it.

Therefore, as a mother, don't feel embarrassed, only by understanding the origin of "menstruation" from the mother, the child can face it calmly and welcome its arrival.

Step 2: Understand the hygiene habits and lifestyle habits during menstruation

Everyone's physical conditions are different, and the physiological response to menstruation is also different. However, be sure to tell the girl about proper hygiene, such as changing sanitary napkins regularly and keeping your private parts clean.

When menstruation comes, don't eat cold food, touch cold water, etc., these little common sense of life, you need to tell your child in advance to avoid unnecessary injury.

Step 3: Adjust your child's diet

For girls who menstruate due to precocious puberty, dietary modifications can help relieve symptoms and promote good health. Usually consume more calcium-rich foods such as dairy products, soy products, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables, and supplement vitamins in time.

Also, spend more time in the sun and eat foods rich in vitamin D, such as cod liver oil and egg yolks. It's also crucial to snack less.

In the early morning, my mother came to chatter:

According to the 2010 Chinese Student Physical Fitness Report, the average age of menarche for girls in mainland China is 12.3 years old. However, in recent years, the age of menarche in girls is getting younger and younger, and this issue should be paid attention to by parents!

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