Question
Does early puberty affect boys’ cognitive abilities? Some opinions suggest that early masturbation behaviors may be related to early puberty, and media such as television may also lead to early puberty. Do these factors have an impact on intellectual development?
Answer
Masturbation is a common behavior, but excessive engagement might have adverse effects on physical health. However, current scientific research has not found a direct link between masturbation and a person’s intelligence or cognitive abilities. As for early puberty, it is categorized into true precocious puberty, false precocious puberty, and unsafe precocious puberty. If a male shows signs of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of nine, with serum gonadotropin levels elevated to adolescent levels and gonads enlargement, it can be diagnosed as precocious puberty. It is advisable to seek professional medical advice for such situations to obtain a more accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.