Patient's question:
My daughter is 8 years old. Yesterday, she told me that her left breast is a little painful. I touched it and found it was the size of a green bean. What is the general age for girls to start developing?Doctor's answer:
Generally speaking, the age at which girls begin to develop secondary sexual characteristics can range from 9 to 11 years old, with a later range of 13 to 17 years old. As you mentioned, if your child is currently 8 years old and has shown signs of secondary sexual development, it may be slightly early, but it is still considered normal. The situation your child is experiencing may indicate the onset of secondary sexual development, so please pay attention to their physiological and hygiene during this period. Under normal circumstances, development typically begins around the age of 11 or 12. It is unlikely to occur as early as 8 years old.