Question
A girl is 8 years and 3 months old, with a height of 121 centimeters and a weight of 24 kilograms. About a week ago, she was found to have breast tenderness. After examination at a children’s hospital, she was diagnosed with precocious puberty. What have been the past treatment situations and outcomes? She has not yet received treatment, and the doctor suggests considering treatment.
Answer
Precocious puberty is a common endocrine disorder in children, characterized by the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics in girls before the age of 8 or in boys before the age of 9, or the onset of menstruation in girls before the age of 10. Based on your child’s situation, there are signs of precocious puberty, and it is recommended to further confirm the cause of precocious puberty at a hospital and differentiate between true, false, or incomplete precocious puberty, as different types may require different treatment methods.