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Medical Conditions - Precocious Puberty

Precocious puberty is when the child's body starts changing into that of an adult very soon. When puberty begins before eight years in girls and before nine years in boys, it is called precocious puberty. Some of the signs of precocious puberty include breast growth, acne, pubic hair, and enlarged testicles and penis in boys.

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Do birth control medication treat PCOS/PMOS?

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Is it safe for my 10-year-old son with precocious puberty to use Cortone tablets?

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What causes early puberty in girls?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I would agree with doctors that this is precocious puberty and signs of puberty and bone age progressed since recently (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

I am 15 and fear precocious puberty. Finished puberty?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Precocious puberty can be called when the onset of puberty is eight years or below for girls and nine years or below for boys.

How to manage childhood obesity and early puberty?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hypothyroidism itself can be one of the causes of this prematurity. When have you got your thyroid levels done? I suggest you repeat it if not been done recently.

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Is abdominal cramping a sign of puberty?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can well understand your concern. It is not too young for her to get started with the signs of puberty. Usually, girls start puberty between 9 and 14 years.

Is it advisable to remove Histrelin implant after four years in precocious puberty?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, Histrelin implant should have been removed after one year. Please speak about this to your doctor.

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