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[quote=Anonymous]Can PMS-type symptoms (emotional volatility, headaches, cramps) start months (years?) before a girl gets her period?  I'm wondering if this is what is going on with my 9yo - she's had crazy emotional meltdowns/drama that I'm starting to realize have been roughly monthly for the past few months (including currently), and today she came home from school with "stomach" pains/headache but no fever, loss of appetite, negative tests for flu/Covid, etc.  (We're keeping an eye on symptoms and will test again because I know there's a lot going around.)

Is it possible that she's experiencing a "monthly cycle" of sorts at this age?  I don't think she's about to start her period - at least according to what I've read re: signs of puberty, it seems we're a year+ out from that (obviously we'll start to prepare for that just in case).

FWIW, I (mom) have had debilitating cramps managed with meds since starting my period (which I think was 7th/8th grade for me, so much later than this), and am also emotionally not at my best during PMS (understatement).

It would explain a lot.  Or maybe she is actually sick and will spike a temp tomorrow!
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