Question

How should precocious puberty be handled?

Answer

The treatment for precocious puberty should be determined based on the underlying cause. If it is due to ovarian or adrenal cortical tumors, surgical treatment is required; if it is a neurological disorder, there is no specific treatment. Approximately 80-90% of cases of precocious puberty are due to constitutional issues, with no clear cause or specific treatment method. In addition to examination and treatment, parents should pay special attention to their child’s psychological changes, explain necessary knowledge to the child after diagnosis, help them adapt to the changes in physical maturation, and prevent inappropriate individuals from taking advantage of their child’s innocence.