Question
My daughter is 8 years and 11 months old, weighing 100 pounds, with a height of 1.45 meters, a bone age of 12.2, and has grown a small amount of pubic hair. Is this considered precocious puberty? Based on her bone age, how long is it expected until she starts menstruating? How tall is she expected to grow? Do we need to use hormone treatment? Could it cause more weight gain?
Answer
The girl is 8 years and 11 months old, weighing 100 kilograms, with a height of 1.45 meters, and has a small amount of pubic hair growth. This situation does not constitute true precocious puberty. There is no clear correlation between bone age and the menstrual cycle. There is still a possibility for her to continue growing taller. It is recommended to undergo six hormone tests and a transvaginal ultrasound to comprehensively assess the situation. It is advised to control weight, lose weight, and consume fewer calories than intake. Take good nutritional supplements daily to ensure the body receives the necessary vitamins and trace elements. When hunger becomes unbearable, eat small amounts of low-calorie foods like tomatoes and cucumbers to fill up.