Patient's question:
My daughter is 12 years old this year, and she is developing earlier than most children. Recently, I noticed that her breasts are basically the same size as mine, and she seems reluctant to talk to me about many things. I feel that my daughter might be experiencing precocious puberty. I want to take her to the hospital for a check-up. Which department should I go to for a child with precocious puberty?Doctor's answer:
It is possible for a girl's body hormone levels to change around the age of 11, which may lead to a recurrence of growth and development, as well as the re-emergence of secondary sexual characteristics. If your child experiences a recurrence of growth and development at the age of 12, it could be a normal physiological response and there is no need to be anxious. This can be evaluated and diagnosed in the endocrinology department of a hospital. Adjustments can be made based on the examination results. This response is not precocious puberty.