Patient's question:
My daughter is 11 years old and just started 6th grade. Recently, when she took a bath, I noticed that her breasts were slightly protruding. Compared to her peers, her breast development is much faster, and she also started her period earlier. So, I want to ask the doctor if my daughter is experiencing precocious puberty.Doctor's answer:
Different people enter puberty and experience growth and development at different times. Ages 9-16 are all normal for growth and development. Currently, the child is 11 years old, and this stage of growth and development is also normal. After entering puberty, menstruation will reappear, breast development will occur again, and height growth will happen. All of these are normal and not precocious puberty. It is recommended to pay more attention to the child and provide them with some puberty-related guidance to help them navigate this stage happily.