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Is Inducing Early Puberty To Slow Down Rapid Growth In A Child Safe?
My daughter is 8.5 years old and already 5 1 and about 120 pounds. Her endocrinologist is talking about starting puberty early to slow down her growth. She does not have but 7 months advanced bone age and I worry she ll be near 6.5 to 7 feet tall...is this safe?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
this may be normal. keep watch on mile stone of growth. this is already genetically decided. now nothing should be done except to watch the progress. it is all safe. consult doctor on mile stone of growth. may be iwill come down and become normal in coming time
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