Patient's question:
Hello doctor, my daughter is 8 and a half years old. Recently, I noticed that her two small breasts are slightly protruding and there are hard lumps inside, with tenderness. Is this precocious puberty? How should it be treated?History of treatment and effectiveness: Never treated.
What kind of help is needed: How should my child be treated to stabilize this condition?
Doctor's answer:
Hello! If a girl shows secondary sexual organ development again before the age of 8, or a boy before the age of 9, it is considered precocious puberty. Detailed examinations such as sex hormone tests, bone age assessments, and growth hormone tests should be conducted to rule it out. For children with precocious puberty, in addition to appropriate sexual hygiene education, psychological care should be provided, and effective treatment measures should be actively taken. The ideal treatment for precocious puberty is to address the underlying cause based on the diagnosis. Finally, in daily life, it is important to maintain a good mood, as a positive attitude is very helpful for recovery.