I heard an interesting theory the other day, and thought I would throw this out there for all of us post-puberty women who were diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis...
I was told by another nurse that someone is doing a study on women who were diagnosed with scoliosis after puberty. It seems like there is some connection between when we started our period and eventual diagnosis. I am not sure if I buy this or not, but there may be a connection. According to the study (damn! I don't even know who is doing it, and she couldn't remember!!), women who started their periods when they were older were more likely to develop spinal curves.
Personally, I did not start my period until I was 16. This person that I was talking to was almost 16 when she started. That is kind of freaky. I was just wondering about anyone else on this board, and whether or not you would be willing to share this information.
Thanks!
Mary
I was told by another nurse that someone is doing a study on women who were diagnosed with scoliosis after puberty. It seems like there is some connection between when we started our period and eventual diagnosis. I am not sure if I buy this or not, but there may be a connection. According to the study (damn! I don't even know who is doing it, and she couldn't remember!!), women who started their periods when they were older were more likely to develop spinal curves.
Personally, I did not start my period until I was 16. This person that I was talking to was almost 16 when she started. That is kind of freaky. I was just wondering about anyone else on this board, and whether or not you would be willing to share this information.
Thanks!
Mary
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