Question
Hello, my child is only 6 years old and has developed hard lumps in her breasts, with a bone age showing around 7 years. She is still in kindergarten, and I am worried that she may have developed precocious puberty. Could you please inform me about the treatment methods available for precocious puberty?
Answer
Hello, based on the information you’ve provided, it appears your child may be suffering from childhood precocious puberty. This condition is indeed quite rare at her age. Precocious puberty in children is primarily caused by the influence of estrogen sources, such as substances like naphthalene and furan found in food. These estrogens and estrogen-like substances can disrupt the balance of physiological hormones, leading to an imbalance in hormone secretion in girls, thereby causing the phenomenon of precocious puberty. Therefore, it is particularly important to pay attention to the intake of nutrition in the diet for girls. Additionally, excessive intake of oral liquid nutritional supplements may also lead to an excess of nutrients in the body, accelerating the adverse development and maturation of the child’s endocrine system, and further stimulating hormone secretion. In severe cases, this can lead to premature development of the reproductive system and precocious puberty in girls. Therefore, when considering treatment methods, we can first try to adjust the child’s dietary structure to avoid excessive nutrient intake. In summary, for your child’s age and symptoms, medication treatment is not currently necessary. I suggest you closely monitor your child’s physical development, maintain a positive and optimistic attitude, and regularly take your child for check-ups and consult with professional doctors to adjust the treatment plan in a timely manner.