Question
A girl noticed breast tenderness and hardness under her breasts two weeks ago. Although the tenderness has subsided, the lump has grown larger. Can treatment be carried out without medication if left untreated?
Answer
In clinical practice, the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics in girls before 8 years old and in boys before 9 years old is usually referred to as precocious puberty. For this girl, if she is 8 years old or older and has breast changes, it is recommended to visit a hospital for a gynecological examination to determine whether it is breast development or another issue, and to test the levels of sex hormones in the body. After development, sex hormone levels will rise, which is a direct indicator.