How young??

[Beelzebaby666]

She's 11 and can out read me, out math me and out 'tude me any day. She's one smart cookie so I wouldn't even attempt hiding it from her. She'd laugh me out of the house

 

[Pandora]

Before you should think about putting your daughter on BC?

This has be troubling me for months. My 11 year has had her P. for about two years. Cramps, heavy flow. All I can think if, I don't think it's fair she started so early.

I got this information about Loestrin24Fe and have heard wonderful things about it. It makes your periods last only a day or two and it's not heavy.

Pro's:
Short P's
Easier on the cramps
Lighter flow
Continue being a young girl without being out of commission for 12 weeks a year.

Con's:
BC raises the risk of some cancers.
Heart risks.
Various other side effects, not to mention her mother could never take any of them.
Gives license to Once she figures out that's what they're for
The longer you're on it, the worse off you are in the long run. Or so I hear.


What do ya think??

I haven't read all the post but take her to the doctor and let them check her out. I started my cycles that way and had to have part of my uterus, tube and ovary removed when I was 22. If she has had any childhood illness, she may has a cyst or under development causing these problems. Please do that!! Had my mother listened to my pleas, I would have avoided a great deal of pain, instead, I went behind my mother's back and went on BC - what this did was slow the growth of the tumor down but it damn near caused me to be infertile. I had to be rushed in and an emergency partial hysterectomy done not long after going off the pill and they said it was a direct cause of a childhood illness which was actually good news because initially they were concerned I had cancer when they saw the tumor on sono.

If it is nothing and a sonogram shows everything is normal, ok maybe the BC route would provide some relief.

BTW, as I have posted in the past, my 2nd son was born nearly 10 weeks too early because the section they removed in my uterus tore. I was informed that I could not have any more children after that.

I am not trying to scare you but there could be something else going on.

 

[tyky]

I haven't read all the post but take her to the doctor and let them check her out. I started my cycles that way and had to have part of my uterus, tube and ovary removed when I was 22. If she has had any childhood illness, she may has a cyst or under development causing these problems. Please do that!! Had my mother listened to my pleas, I would have avoided a great deal of pain, instead, I went behind my mother's back and went on BC - what this did was slow the growth of the tumor down but it damn near caused me to be infertile. I had to be rushed in and an emergency partial hysterectomy done not long after going off the pill and they said it was a direct cause of a childhood illness which was actually good news because initially they were concerned I had cancer when they saw the tumor on sono.

If it is nothing and a sonogram shows everything is normal, ok maybe the BC route would provide some relief.

BTW, as I have posted in the past, my 2nd son was born nearly 10 weeks too early because the section they removed in my uterus tore. I was informed that I could not have any more children after that.

I am not trying to scare you but there could be something else going on.

dayum, that is terrible!

 

[Pandora]

dayum, that is terrible!

I have 2 children so it could have turned out worse. My 2nd son is now 9 years old and has some problems from being born so earlier but for the most part, he is a healthy boy. The doctor said it could take 2 weeks to get pregnant or you could never get pregnant, we just don't know. It took nearly 5 years.

I just feel that BC is something I wouldn't even consider until I was POSITIVE the ovaries, tubes and uterus are healthy.

 

[sockgirl77]

I just feel that BC is something I wouldn't even consider until I was POSITIVE the ovaries, tubes and uterus are healthy.

I had awful cramping as a teenager. Doc put me on BC to alleviate the cramping. However, I had PCOS and did not know it. That was the cause of the cramping and heavy blood flow. Doc also did not know that I had diabetes. All could have been controlled with so many other meds that did not have such a strong dose of hormones.

 

[tyky]

I have 2 children so it could have turned out worse. My 2nd son is now 9 years old and has some problems from being born so earlier but for the most part, he is a healthy boy.

I just feel that BC is something I wouldn't even consider until I was POSITIVE the ovaries, tubes and uterus are healthy.

I have two and my OB was the one who suggested to me that I get spayed, due to so many complications but I have two that are healthy and I am thankful for that. My complications was severe gestational diabetes, I had insulin shots and all but it still sucks that someone told me I should never have anymore for the sake of my own health

 

[Pandora]

I had awful cramping as a teenager. Doc put me on BC to alleviate the cramping. However, I had PCOS and did not know it. That was the cause of the cramping and heavy blood flow. Doc also did not know that I had diabetes. All could have been controlled with so many other meds that did not have such a strong dose of hormones.

And as you know, I also have diabetic problems which is also believed to be a direct result of a childhood illness, along with hearing problems and of course am missing my ovary, fallopian tube and part of my uterus all as a result of that same childhood illness. I was hospitalized for many months with this illness and years later, after the lab had my missing body parts, they came to the diagnoses that it was a result of that illness that caused my one ovary to grow a tumor, nearly taken over the entire reproductive system. PCOS is a relatively new, meaning, it wasn't something they diagnoses back when I was that age but clearly another possibility of what is going on.

PCOS – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

 

[sockgirl77]

And as you know, I also have diabetic problems which is also believed to be a direct result of a childhood illness, along with hearing problems and of course am missing my ovary, fallopian tube and part of my uterus all as a result of that same childhood illness. I was hospitalized for many months with this illness and years later, after the lab had my missing body parts, they came to the diagnoses that it was a result of that illness that caused my one ovary to grow a tumor, nearly taken over the entire reproductive system. PCOS is a relatively new, meaning, it wasn't something they diagnoses back when I was that age but clearly another possibility of what is going on.

PCOS – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Actually, it had many other names ages ago...

Polycystic ovary syndrome abbreviated PCOS or PCO (also known clinically as Stein-Leventhal syndrome, Sclerocystic ovary syndrome, Hyperthecosis, ovarian, Polycystic ovarian disease PCOD.


All along I had been telling my OBs that PCOS did not run in the family. Wrong. Ann Naru told me the other names to it. I spoke with my mom and come to find out that it does run in my mom's family.

I am not trying to be a WebMD but it is definitely worth checking out. True, some women just have awful periods. But, more often then not, there is an underlying cause of all the cramping and heavy bleeding. God, I will be so happy when my ovaries are yanked out.

 

[Pandora]

Like I said B, my comments here are not to freak you out but a warning rather that something else could be going on. Good luck

 

[Beelzebaby666]

Au naturale

I went to the doctor today for myself and got yelled at for not being more freaked out about my own issues.:shrug:


I just think I'll let it ride, her Ped. says she doesn't NEED a pelvic yet so I"ll wait until she's a little more ready to be probed. SHe's totally freaked out at the idea.

 

[virgovictoria]

Before you should think about putting your daughter on BC?

This has be troubling me for months. My 11 year has had her P. for about two years. Cramps, heavy flow. All I can think if, I don't think it's fair she started so early.

I got this information about Loestrin24Fe and have heard wonderful things about it. It makes your periods last only a day or two and it's not heavy.

Pro's:
Short P's
Easier on the cramps
Lighter flow
Continue being a young girl without being out of commission for 12 weeks a year.

Con's:
BC raises the risk of some cancers.
Heart risks.
Various other side effects, not to mention her mother could never take any of them.
Gives license to Once she figures out that's what they're for
The longer you're on it, the worse off you are in the long run. Or so I hear.


What do ya think??

First and foremost, she should have her first "exam" if she hasn't had one, if you're contemplating BCPs. Your/her trusted gyno should help guide you towards a personalized decision and future path.

Personally, I think 11 is too young although I do remember some rough experiences when I was young. I was wondering if you've thought about the homeopathic route, using supplements, herbs, energy treatments and such first before going the hormone route?

I definitely feel for you. More so, I feel for your daughter. It's got to be hell for a young lady to grow up so quickly.

 

[Pooh31]

My daughter is 13 and has had her period for the last 3 years. I took her to the doctor because hers were irregular and very heavy. They told me just to wait it out, that it should regulate itself soon. They have seemed to ease up over the last 6 months. They did not give her a pelvic because she is too young. I would just keep an eye on her, just my opinion.

 

[marthajean]

If you trust your daughter's daughter go with what he or she says.

 

[Queenofdenile1]

My opinion...talk to a doctor to get his professional advice before just putting her on the pill. I personally think she is entirely too young. That is an adult type of decision and she is no where near adult age. I can't even begin to imagine having an 11 year old on Birth control for any reason.

 

[Dymphna]

My daughter is 13 and has had her period for the last 3 years. I took her to the doctor because hers were irregular and very heavy. They told me just to wait it out, that it should regulate itself soon. They have seemed to ease up over the last 6 months. They did not give her a pelvic because she is too young. I would just keep an eye on her, just my opinion.

Are you sure she's too young for a pelvic? I'd consult with a gyno anyway if you have questions. I was at the doc yesterday, and as it happened, my grandmother was there at the same time. When the doc discovered we were related, he went through the rest of my family..."so that means X is your aunt and Y is your cousin...etc."

He even mentioned my 14 year old cousin. Now why would a gyno know my 14 year old cousin if she weren't a patient? I didn't ask, privacy issues and all that, plus I was still freaked out that he'd just seen my grandmother.

 

[sockgirl77]

If you trust your daughter's daughter go with what he or she says.

BB666 is not a grandmother.

 

[morningbell]

If you trust your daughter's daughter go with what he or she says.

she is too young, give it 15 more years!

 

[Kain99]

I worry about the psychological ramifications of placing an 11 year old on BC.

If there was a way of giving them to her without her knowing what they were it might be ok, but kids are to dang smart these days.

 

[poster]

Au naturale

I went to the doctor today for myself and got yelled at for not being more freaked out about my own issues.:shrug:


I just think I'll let it ride, her Ped. says she doesn't NEED a pelvic yet so I"ll wait until she's a little more ready to be probed. SHe's totally freaked out at the idea.

I would discuss with the Ped and Gyno if there is something she can take for the cramps if tylenol or midol doesn't help her. Sounds like it's more bothersome and uncomfortable than a serious hurt so I'd say welcome to womanhood, sorry bought your luck. It won't be long and you'll probably be talking birth control with her for an entirely different reason so I'd wait. When that reason comes up - no matter the age- it's time.

Not looking forward to all this - my 9yr old has friends that have started already. I'm just crossing my fingers she doesn't start as soon.

 

[Dymphna]

Not looking forward to all this - my 9yr old has friends that have started already. I'm just crossing my fingers she doesn't start as soon.

Alrighty... I know I've got a few years yet, but I'm beginning to wonder how soon I should be prepared.

I once read that a girl usually starts about the same age her mother did. Then more recently I read that girls these days are maturing faster than they used to, usually about a year younger than their mothers.

So for all you mothers of pubescent girls, how did your daughter's starting age compare to yours?