How tall can an 11-year-old child grow after menstruation?

Not long ago, I treated an 11-year-old girl who had just had her first menstruation. Her mother was very worried that her child's height development would be affected after her menstruation and she would not be able to grow taller.

I told the mother that menarche is an important sign of a girl's growth and development, but it does not mean that her height development stops.

How tall can an 11-year-old child grow after menstruation? Let me give you a detailed introduction:

Menstruation means that the child has entered puberty. The child can grow 3-10cm in height during puberty, and some children can even grow taller.

After menstruation, height will continue to increase, but the increase will not be particularly large, because the age of menarche is not necessarily related to subsequent height. Human height is mainly closely related to genetic factors, acquired nutritional status, whether exercise is performed, etc.

So, what else can we do in our daily lives?

1. Increase calcium intake: Calcium is essential for bone development. It is recommended that children drink at least 300 ml of milk or an equivalent amount of dairy products every day, and eat more calcium-rich foods such as tofu, dried fish, and green leafy vegetables.

2. Increase exercise: Children should do at least 1 hour of outdoor exercise every day, such as running, skipping rope, playing ball, etc., to promote bone development and enhance physical fitness.

3. Ensure adequate sleep: Adequate sleep helps the secretion of growth hormone and promotes the growth of children. It is recommended that children sleep 9-11 hours a night, fall asleep before 10:30 every night, and get up at 6:30 in the morning.

4. Regular physical examinations: Parents should take their children to the hospital for physical examinations 1-2 times a year to understand their children's growth and development, and to promptly identify and deal with potential problems. Parents should also pay attention to their children's mental health, give them enough care and support, and avoid putting too much pressure and expectations on their children.

Every child is unique, and their growth and development trajectories are different. As parents, our task is to pay attention to the overall health of the child, provide scientific guidance and support, and help them grow healthily.