Understanding Precocious Puberty
Precocious puberty occurs in both girls and boys, more commonly in girls. The exact cause is unclear, but most cases are due to:
1. Genetics – Parents with early puberty history, such as early voice change in fathers or early menstruation in mothers
2. Nutrition – Consumption of fried, fatty, and fast foods that may contain hormone contaminants like estrogen, leading to excess sex hormones in the body
- In boys, precocious puberty can be observed by enlargement of the penis, growth of pubic and underarm hair, acne, oily skin, body odor, voice deepening, and rapid height increase
- In girls, signs include breast development, pubic and underarm hair growth, acne, oily skin, body odor, wider hips, vaginal discharge, menstruation, and rapid height growth
Children who mature faster than their peers may stop growing earlier, potentially resulting in shorter adult height because the growth period ends sooner.
Therefore, if parents notice signs of precocious puberty, they should promptly consult a pediatrician for diagnosis and hormone management to ensure age-appropriate growth. Synphaet Lam Luk Ka Hospital has pediatricians available 24 hours, providing caring support like family. Click here
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