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My 7 year old ds is getting Pubic Hair

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SkinnyMalink · 28/06/2006 20:54

Help, is this very abnormal?

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nicnack2 · 28/06/2006 20:56

i dont have dd but i started getting hair aroung 10/11. if you are worried have a chat with the HV

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mumfor1standfinaltime · 28/06/2006 20:57

How is it abnormal?

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SkinnyMalink · 28/06/2006 20:58

it is very young to get them isnt it?

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jampots · 28/06/2006 20:59

i would think it depends on a lot of factors - when did you start puberty for instance? Also if its just a few fine hairs then no possibly not really abnormal - it can take years for the real thing to complete

Have a word with your school nurse though if you're worried

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MerlinsBeard · 28/06/2006 20:59

friends DD started her periods at 9

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sugarfree · 28/06/2006 21:00

Any other changes?

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PeppermintHippo · 28/06/2006 21:00

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SkinnyMalink · 28/06/2006 21:02

sweaty armpits as well - we are seeing a doc 2mw as he needs a circumcision (medical reasons)so i will point it out

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mumfor1standfinaltime · 28/06/2006 21:14

Sorry, but I just don't see it as abnormal! I went to school with a girl who started her periods at age 8. All children are different, surely. The only thing that would worry me is to reasure (sp) your ds/dd that they are not abnormal and teach them how to keep clean and wash properly etc IYKWIM.

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catsmother · 28/06/2006 22:30

I wouldn't say it was abnormal but I do think it's unusual, especially in boys who generally enter puberty a bit later than girls anyway. Best speak to your GP.

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