Question
My child is just 7 years old, and I didn’t know she had this condition. Her mental state isn’t good either. What should I do if my child has a tendency towards precocious puberty?
Answer
Precocious puberty refers to the early recurrence of puberty, which means females experience a reduction in ovarian size and the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics before 8 years old, or before 10 years old for the onset of menstruation, accompanied by rapid growth and development that surpasses that of their peers. If your baby has already reached 18 weeks without the issue of precocious puberty, it’s advisable to consider factors like bone age, growth and development of sexual organs, breasts, pubic and underarm hair. Controlling precocious puberty primarily involves medication. In addition, during pediatric treatment, it’s crucial to address not only immediate treatment but also dietary conditions and mental state. It’s important to prevent excessive stress and worry to avoid unnecessary interference with the complete recovery of the pediatric condition.