Patient's question:
The boy is 11 years old this year, and his penis has started to grow. There are a few sparse fine hairs at the base. His height is 1.53 meters. What should the boy pay attention to during his development?Doctor's answer:
Boys generally begin to develop secondary sexual characteristics around the age of 12. Before the age of 10, it is considered precocious puberty. However, due to better nutritional conditions, many children are developing earlier, so individual differences are quite significant. During puberty, the increase in androgen levels in the body leads to the growth of facial hair and an Adam's apple, voice changes, genital development, and the first nocturnal emission, among other changes. This will not affect his growth and development. If the penis enlarges at the age of 11, it can also be considered normal development. Let's wait and see. Engage in regular exercise, avoid exposure to inappropriate sexual information, and try to reduce the intake of snacks like drinks.