Patient's question:
Is breast development in a 9-year-old girl considered precocious? A while ago, when I accidentally touched her breasts, she cried in pain. Is that considered precocious puberty? What is the most normal time for it?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described, it is generally considered precocious puberty if a girl exhibits secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8. Typically, girls enter puberty between the ages of 10 and 12. It is recommended to maintain a balanced diet, pay attention to the balance between meat and vegetables, and arrange work and sleep schedules reasonably. The earliest breast pain in girls usually occurs between the ages of 9 and 13. When a girl's breasts begin to develop, there may be mild pain. After the first menstrual period, as the breasts mature, swelling and pain will naturally subside. At this stage, you may feel slightly hardened lumps under the nipple and areola, with unclear boundaries and a slightly painful texture, resembling a peanut-sized broad bean. As age progresses, the lumps gradually grow larger, their texture becomes softer, and they spread diffusely. Your child is not too early. Don't worry too much.