Precocious Puberty Premature Puberty
Overview of Precocious Puberty Premature Puberty
Precocious puberty is a condition where the child begins to attain puberty way earlier than the normal range of age. This includes attaining puberty before 8 years old in girls and before 9 years old in boys.
Signs and Symptoms of Precocious Puberty Premature Puberty
Breast growth and first period in girls, Enlarged testicles and penis/facial hair and deepening voice in boys, Pubic or underarm hair, Rapid growth, Acne, Adult body odor
Common Causes of Precocious Puberty Premature Puberty
A tumor in the adrenal glands, McCune-Albright syndrome, Ovarian cysts, Ovarian tumors, Gonadotropin-independent familial sexual precocity, A tumor in the cells that make sperm (germ cells) or in the cells that make testosterone (Leydig cells), Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, Hypothyroidism
Risk Factors of Precocious Puberty Premature Puberty
Female, Being African-American, Obesity, Being exposed to sex hormones,Having received radiation therapy of the central nervous system, Having other medical conditions
Investigation Techniques for Precocious Puberty Premature Puberty
Blood tests to measure hormone level,Physical examination, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Thyroid function test, Sex steroid levels
Treatment and Prevention of Precocious Puberty Premature Puberty
GnRH analogue therapy, Leuprolide acetate, Triptorelin
Available Precocious Puberty Premature Puberty Medicines
No medicines currently available for this condition.
