Patient's question:
My daughter is nine years old and her breasts have started to develop. I haven't checked if it's precocious puberty. I don't know what category this falls into, is it precocious puberty? I'm very worried about my daughter, and I want her condition to improve through treatment.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 based on diagnosis and aims to address the underlying cause.