Patient's question:
Hello! My daughter is just nine years old, and she has noticeable breast development. She also had her period a few days ago. I took her to the First Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology for a check-up, where she was diagnosed with precocious puberty. We underwent blood tests, X-rays, ultrasounds, and MRI scans. The bone age was found to be 11 and a half years old. The doctor said it will affect her height, and this has made me very anxious.Doctor's answer:
Hello, dear, in this case, early intervention and controlled treatment can promote height growth. It is generally more common in females (female:male ratio of about 4:1), while a few cases can be familial (possibly autosomal recessive or sex-linked inheritance) and cannot be explained. In females under the age of 8, the sequence of breast development → pubic hair → menarche → appearance of pubic hair and labia (with pigmentation) → increased vaginal discharge. Before the age of 9, males develop testes, increased penile pigmentation, wrinkled skin of the scrotum, and increased penile erection. Even the muscles that produce sperm will increase subcutaneous fat to reduce the impact on the child's growth.