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Content updated on Sep 14, 2022
What is precocious puberty?
Precocious puberty refers to puberty that starts earlier than normal (before age 8 for girls and before age 9 for boys). This takes the form of early development of signs of puberty. 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
Early puberty
Questions your doctor may ask to check for precocious puberty
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose precocious puberty
Did your puberty start earlier than your peers?
Treatment for precocious puberty
Treatment depends on the cause of the precocious puberty. If there is an underlying medical condition, it should be treated. Medication is available to delay further development until the child reaches normal age of puberty.
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Reviewed By:
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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