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Jodie Avery, Research Co-Lead, Chronic Reproductive Health Conditions, Robinson Research Institute, Adelaide University

Are girls getting their periods earlier? And can parents do anything about it?

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Do you remember how old you were when you got your first period? And whether it was considered early, late or about average?

Some parents are reportedly overhauling lunchboxes, shampoos and doing all they can to attempt to delay their child’s periods, so they don’t “grow up too early”.

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