Patient's question:
My daughter was born in May 2000. At the age of 10, her breasts began to develop. Now she has underarm and pubic hair. Recently, I noticed tiny blood streaks in her underwear.Hello doctor, is it time for her to have her first period? My daughter is 155 cm tall and weighs 37 kg.
Hello doctor, should we see a doctor?
Doctor's answer:
Daughter was born in May 2000, and she has again shown the development of secondary sexual characteristics. She is 155 cm tall and weighs 37 kg. At 11 years and 6 months, she is of medium height with a height of 149.5 cm and a weight of 38.40 kg. Currently, her height is quite good, but she has entered puberty with further growth and development. Premature growth and development may lead to early closure of the epiphyses, extending the growth period. It is recommended to have an X-ray of the bone age taken to check the growth plates. Monitoring her height for 3 months can help predict her height for the next year and assess her growth rate.