Question
Does the breast development of a nine-year-old girl qualify as precocious puberty? A while ago, I accidentally touched her breasts, and she said they were painful. Does this qualify as precocious puberty? What is the normal age range for breast development?
Answer
According to the description, girls who show signs of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8 are considered to have precocious puberty. Generally, girls start puberty between the ages of 10 and 12. It is recommended to maintain a balanced diet and arrange work and rest time reasonably. Breast pain is usually present between the ages of 9 and 13, which is a common symptom when girls’ breasts begin to develop, often accompanied by mild pain. As breast development matures, the pain will naturally disappear. During the breast development process, there may be harder lumps under the nipples and areolas, which may feel painful but will gradually become softer and grow more widely. Based on the child’s age, this development is considered normal, so please do not worry too much.