Patient's question:
I would like to ask about the side effects of the medication for precocious puberty. I'm really worried, worried about what kind of aftereffects my sister might have. I hope someone can explain it to me. Thank you very much for being here.Doctor's answer:
1. Girls with mature gonads may experience pseudomenstruation; the growth rate of height may slow down during medication; there may be local pain at the injection site. After treatment ends, i.e., after stopping medication, the child's gonadal development will gradually recover. Currently, no effects on fertility have been observed.2. The treatment of precocious puberty primarily relies on medication. Although drug therapy can repeatedly suppress the production of sex hormones by the pituitary gland and control the progression of the condition, it cannot inhibit the rapid fusion of growth plates. Long-term use may also damage liver function, lead to obesity, and induce hypertension.