Question
While giving my daughter a bath today, I noticed that her breasts have started to grow. Upon reflection, it seems a bit early. Is this early puberty? Do I need to seek treatment? Where in Hefei is there a good hospital for early puberty treatment?
Answer
Early puberty refers to the onset of sexual growth and development at an age more than two standard deviations earlier than the average age for normal children. Generally, if a girl shows signs of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8, it is considered early puberty. The sequence of secondary sexual characteristic development in girls with early puberty is breast development, the reappearance of pubic hair, changes in external genitalia, menstruation, and armpit hair. Breast development signifies the beginning of female secondary sexual characteristics. It is advisable to consult the endocrinology department of a hospital for a follow-up examination.