Question
An 8-year-old 8-month-old girl was found to have breast buds the size of an egg yolk in August 2015. After examination, her estrogen levels were normal, and no treatment was administered. One month later, the symptoms disappeared. However, in August and September of 2016, the breast buds appeared again, and the observation was continued without treatment. Currently, the breast buds are as large as an egg yolk, with a height of 135 cm and a weight of 68 jin. How should this case of early puberty be handled?
Answer
Based on the description, the girl’s condition is considered to be early puberty. It is recommended to further check hormone levels, and if diagnosed as early puberty, consider the possibility of growth hormone medication treatment. Generally, children’s development is normal and there is no need to worry excessively, but it should be continuously observed. In addition, it is suggested to enhance nutritional intake, reduce the consumption of snacks and fried foods, and pay attention to the child’s height development. In most cases, a development process at eight and a half years old is normal.