Commune with Jeff Krasno
473. Ask Dr. G: Why Are Girls Getting Their Periods Six Years Earlier?
August 15, 2023 · 28 min
Why listen
A Harvard physician explains why girls are hitting puberty years earlier and what families can do about it.
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In this episode
- The dietary and lifestyle shifts driving earlier puberty in girls
- Whether getting a period at age 10 is a medical concern worth addressing
- Practical ways to help kids build eating habits that support healthy development
- What the science says about diet, hormones, and breast cancer prevention
About this episode
Welcome to the first episode of Ask Dr. G, a new series where we get Dr. Sara Gottfried to answer questions from you, our Commune Community. Dr. G is a Harvard-educated physician, researcher, and educator.In our first episode, Jeff asks Dr. G to explore the intricate web of factors contributing to the early onset of puberty in girls. They explore the impact of diet, lifestyle, and societal changes on puberty while unpacking scientific perspectives and personal experiences.
Be part of the conversation and submit your questions at onecommune.com/askdrg
To learn even more from Dr. G, you can watch her free Commune master class, Women, Food, and Hormones at onecommune.com/menopause
In this episode we cover:
0:03:04 – Why are girls getting their periods earlier?
0:08:34 – Should girls be getting periods at the age of 10?
0:12:34 – How do we get our kids to adopt healthier diets?
0:18:34 – How do you prevent breast cancer?
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