Question
My daughter is only 8 years old, and she has developed firm lumps in her breasts. I’m worried it might be precocious puberty. Will it affect her growth and development? I would like to know how I can get help?
Answer
Changes caused by precocious puberty may affect normal growth and development. Under the influence of sex hormones, precocious puberty can lead to rapid growth in height, but it also promotes the premature fusion of bones, causing the growth spurt to end prematurely, and adults are usually shorter than the average person. When a child experiences precocious puberty, they are generally taller than their peers at the same age, but due to the early fusion of bones, if not treated promptly, they tend to be shorter in adulthood. Precocious puberty can have a negative impact on growth and development, and in some cases, it may cause dwarfism. Therefore, it is recommended to seek medical help promptly to address the issue of precocious puberty.