Question
Is a ten-year-old, nine-month-old boy showing signs of development considered precocious puberty? Does the order of boys’ developmental features relate to height?
Answer
According to general views, girls who show signs of puberty before the age of eight and boys before the age of nine are considered to have precocious puberty. In terms of age, this child should not be classified as having precocious puberty and it is recommended to observe for any clinical symptoms. If necessary, hospital visits for tests such as luteinizing hormone releasing hormone stimulation tests, bone age tests, and B-ultrasounds can be conducted for a definitive diagnosis. If girls show secondary sexual characteristics before the age of eight or menstruation before the age of nine, and boys begin sexual development before the age of nine, they can be diagnosed with precocious puberty. The child’s height is normal but on the taller side, and just starting to show signs of development will not affect his height. Once development begins, there will be a significant increase in height.