Patient's question:
Niece started chest development at the age of 6 and is now 7 years old, height 1.4 meters, bone age 10. Past treatment history and effectiveness: taking medication once a month for a year. The medication cost is too high. Are there any other data or methods?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 can be conducted to rule it out. For children with precocious puberty, in addition to the necessary timely 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.