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What is precocious puberty?
Precocious puberty is when puberty starts earlier than usual (before age 8 for girls and before age 9 for boys), causing early development of puberty signs. The cause is unknown but could be due to hormonal imbalances, genetic conditions, central nervous system problems, or a positive family history.
Symptoms of precocious puberty
Being taller than peers until about age 10
Early puberty
Questions your doctor may ask to check for precocious puberty
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose precocious puberty
Were you taller than your peers until about the age of 10?
Did your puberty start earlier than your peers?
Treatment for precocious puberty
Treatment depends on the cause of precocious puberty. If there's an underlying medical condition, it should be treated. Medication is available to delay further development until the child reaches the normal age of puberty.
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Hidetaka Hamasaki, MD (Endocrinology)
Dr. Hamasaki graduated from the Hiroshima University School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Medicine, Jichi Medical University. He completed his residency at the Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and the Department of Internal Medicine, Kohnodai Hospital, National Center for Global Health and Medicine. He has served in the National Center for Global Health and Medicine Hospital and Kohnodai Hospital and joined Hamasaki Clinic in April 2017. Dr. Hamasaki specializes in diabetes and treats a wide range of internal medicine and endocrine disorders.
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