473. Ask Dr. G: Why Are Girls Getting Their Periods Six Years Earlier?

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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