Question
A nine-year-old and four-month-old girl has breast development that has reached the size of an egg. The parents are seeking advice on what to note. Previously, when the girl was nine years old, she sought medical attention for her breast development, and the doctor diagnosed her with precocious puberty and performed an ultrasound examination of her breasts and uterus.
Answer
For girls over nine years old, breast development is a normal physiological phenomenon and not precocious puberty. It is recommended that parents avoid allowing their children to consume foods rich in estrogen, such as soy products and honey, and reduce the intake of milk. The diet should be light, avoiding fried and puffed foods. Additionally, encourage children to engage in physical activities, especially jumping exercises, to promote height growth, and moderation supplement with calcium, iron, zinc, and other trace elements. Generally speaking, breast development in girls from the age of nine is normal, so the child’s condition falls within the normal range and is not precocious puberty.