Patient's question:
Daughter is 10 years old this year, height 140 cm, weight 38 kg, found slight breast enlargement, hard lump in left breast, pain when pressed, body growth has been rapid recently, had her first menstruation in mid-August, did not go to a regular hospital for examination, consulted a doctor who said it might be precocious puberty, has been drinking milk, taking a fixed amount every day.Doctor's answer:
Hello, from your description, it can be seen that the development of the female reproductive system occurs as the ovaries grow rapidly, leading to continuously rising estrogen levels. The breast, external genitalia, and pubic hair appear in sequence, with menarche and axillary hair appearing last. Typically, breast development begins between the ages of 9 and 10, and the pelvis starts to widen. Therefore, your child should not be considered precocious. Wishing your child a healthy growth!