Question
My baby is 11 months old, and their breasts are protruding, and there is axillary hair under the armpits. I took the baby to see a doctor today, and the diagnosis was precocious puberty. Why does precocious puberty occur, how is it treated, and can it be cured?
Answer
Precocious puberty is a common endocrine disorder in children, referring to secondary features such as menstruation in girls before the age of 8, boys before the age of 9, or girls before the age of 10. True precocious puberty is caused by the premature activation of the hypothalamus-pituitary-gonadal axis. It is important to carefully investigate the cause and conduct appropriate examinations to make an accurate diagnosis. The treatment for precocious puberty varies depending on the cause and method.