Patient's question:
A friend's child is only 6 years old this year, but he has already had his period. At first, they thought he was sick, but after a thorough check-up at the hospital, they found out that he had already started his menstruation. A 6-year-old child having his period is shocking to the friend, and they don't know what to do. What should be done about precocious puberty in a 6-year-old child?Doctor's answer:
If a 6-year-old child has already experienced menstruation, this must indicate precocious puberty, as the normal onset of menstruation in females should occur between the ages of 11 and 16. In such cases, it may be due to excessive consumption of hormone-rich foods in daily diet. Therefore, it is important not to eat too many junk foods and to focus on a healthy diet, which should help stabilize the condition.