Question
During my last bath, I noticed that my 13-year-old son’s penis was erect and seemed larger than the average adult male, with the foreskin fully exposed but no pubic hair yet. Does this mean his development is premature?
Answer
Early puberty is defined as girls starting sexual organ development before the age of 8 and boys before the age of 9. For children suspected of having early puberty, tests for sex hormones, bone age, and growth hormone should be conducted to rule out early puberty. For children diagnosed with early puberty, in addition to providing sexual health education, mental health care and effective treatment measures should be provided. The ideal treatment for early puberty is based on the diagnosis results to treat the cause for optimal treatment effects.