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I'm a 4th grader and I started my period. Will I stop growing taller?

Even after menarche, girls typically grow for about 2 more years on average (approximately 5-7 cm). However, since the growth plates begin to close rapidly, it's crucial to start intensive treatment even now to gain even an extra centimeter during the remaining growth period.

끝날 때까지 끝난 게 아닙니다. 지금은 마지막 스퍼트가 필요한 시기입니다.

  • 지연 치료: 초경 초기라면 약물로 생리 주기를 늦춰 성장 기간을 최대한 확보할 수 있습니다.
  • 생활 습관: 밤 10시 이전 취침과 주 3회 줄넘기를 꼭 실천해 주세요.
  • 심리 케어: 아이가 당황하지 않도록 생리는 축복이라는 점을 알려주시고, 세심한 위생 교육을 병행해 주세요.
💡 생리통 관리

초경부터 생리통이 심하다면 자궁이 차가운 상태일 수 있습니다. 따뜻한 성질의 약으로 통증을 잡아주어야 키 성장에 방해가 되지 않습니다.

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