Patient's question:
Daughter is 8 years and 2 months old, about 140 cm tall, and weighs 40 kg. Recently, she has noticed a slight protrusion in her right breast. When lying down, there is a small hard lump that can be felt, and it causes pain when pressed. Is it possible that she is developing early?Doctor's answer:
Early-onset puberty requires the following examinations:1. Hormonal stimulation test: It can differentiate between precocious puberty and true precocious puberty.
2. Ultrasound examination: In females, it can reveal the development of the ovaries and uterus, such as whether the follicles are increased. In males, it primarily focuses on the development of the testicles and other areas, mainly by comparing the testicles to understand how they develop to a certain extent and whether they are enlarged or if only the penis is enlarged.
Among these, precocious puberty often manifests in clinics, with girls showing breast development and early menstruation. This boy has symptoms such as nocturnal emissions and testicular enlargement.