Question
An 8-year-old girl is showing signs of precocious puberty, including breast pain. She underwent relevant checks at 7 years and 11 months, with the results showing an estradiol (E2) level of 149.00, serum follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) of 3.97, serum luteinizing hormone (LH) of 0.17, and serum prolactin (PRL) of 5.30. Precocious puberty has a significant impact on children’s health, how should it be handled?
Answer
Precocious puberty poses a serious threat to children’s health, and it is crucial to seek professional treatment as soon as possible. Research indicates that one of the main causes of precocious puberty may be the ingestion of food containing sex hormones. Driven by the pursuit of economic benefits, some producers may use hormone accelerators to speed up the maturation of agricultural and sideline products, which are highly detrimental to children’s maturation process. Parents should be cautious about not allowing their children to consume out-of-season or prematurely marketed fruits and poultry products, especially those containing reproductive glands. Taking these preventive measures can help reduce the harm of precocious puberty to children and hope that they can recover soon.