Question
My daughter is nine years old and her breasts have started to develop. I haven’t seen this before and am not sure if this is considered early puberty. I’m quite worried about my daughter and want to know if there’s a treatment for this condition.
Answer
Early puberty is defined as the onset of sexual organ growth and development before the age of 8 in girls and 9 in boys. To rule out early puberty, tests such as sex hormones, bone age, and growth hormone levels can be conducted. For children with early puberty, in addition to timely sexual hygiene education, psychological care should be provided and effective treatment measures should be taken actively. The ideal treatment for early puberty is to provide treatment based on the diagnosis and the cause of the condition.