Question
A 7-year-old boy is experiencing poor mental health and is suspected of having early puberty. What are the symptoms of early puberty in boys?
Answer
The symptoms of early puberty in boys mainly include: early growth of facial hair, increased body hair, growth of pubic hair; development of testicles and penis; the appearance of the Adam’s apple; and changes in voice (voice change). In addition, there may also be phenomena such as early bone growth or bone fusion. These symptoms are often related to exposure or intake of hormones, and may also be associated with germ cell tumors.