Question
A child of six and a half years old has been diagnosed with true precocious puberty and is now seven and three months old. The child is inquiring about treatment methods, mentioning the long-term use of Zhibai Dihuang Wan, and asking whether it is effective and if there are any other treatment suggestions.
Answer
The goal of treating true precocious puberty is to slow down the development of secondary sexual characteristics and extend the time until the growth plates close, in order to achieve the closest possible adult height to the normal growth curve. Treatment methods may include medication (such as GnRH analogues) and/or surgical interventions. Zhibai Dihuang Wan is a traditional Chinese medicine, whose efficacy has not been widely confirmed in Western medicine. It is recommended to seek an assessment and treatment suggestion from a professional pediatric endocrinologist.