Question
My child has been crying a lot lately and doesn’t eat much. How should we treat precocious puberty?
Answer
If precocious puberty is caused by dietary habits and inappropriate education, it can usually be managed through normal education, diet, and care without special treatment. If it is due to external factors, immediate cessation of intake of drugs and foods containing sex hormones is required. If it is caused by endocrine organ tumors, surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy may be necessary to remove the lesions. For precocious puberty of unknown cause, hormone therapy such as Diphereline can be considered. Early treatment is crucial, as the earlier the treatment, the less harm to the child.