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Normal Puberty. The time in one's life when sexual maturity takes place is known as puberty. The physical changes that mark puberty typically begin in girls between ages 8 and 13 and in boys between ages 9 and 14. Precocious Puberty. Precocious puberty is a condition that occurs when sexual maturity begins earlier than normal.
Central Precocious Puberty This type of early puberty, also known as gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty, occurs when the abnormality is located in the brain. The brain signals the pituitary gland to begin puberty at an early age. Central precocious puberty is the most common form of precocious puberty and affects many more girls than boys.
The onset of puberty, the time in life when a person becomes sexually mature, typically occurs between ages 8 and 13 for girls and ages 9 and 14 for boys. Precocious puberty is puberty that begins abnormally early, and delayed puberty is puberty that begins abnormally late.
Central Precocious Puberty This type of early puberty, also known as gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty, occurs when the abnormality is located in the brain. The brain signals the pituitary gland to begin puberty at an early age. Central precocious puberty is the most common form of precocious puberty and affects many more girls than boys.
Treatment for precocious puberty can help stop puberty until the child is closer to the normal time for sexual development. One reason to consider treating precocious puberty is that rapid growth and bone maturation, caused by precocious puberty, can prevent a child from reaching his or her full height potential.
NICHD research efforts related to precocious and delayed puberty address these conditions specifically as well as more general aspects of puberty onset and sexual maturation in the context of improving children's health. Studies include efforts in the following areas: Etiology of precocious puberty. NICHD researchers explore the molecular and ...
Precocious Puberty. NLM: Precocious Puberty A brief overview of precocious puberty for parents, including information about related disorders, is available from the NLM. PES Educational Materials PES provides information on signs, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of precocious puberty.
The pediatrician will compare what he or she finds against the Tanner scale, a 5-point scale that gauges the extent of puberty development in children. 1,2. Precocious Puberty. After giving a child a complete physical examination and analyzing his or her medical history, a healthcare provider may perform tests to diagnose precocious puberty ...
Early signs of puberty (in children) Acne; Irregular menstrual periods and possible trouble getting pregnant (in women) Excess facial hair (in women) Symptoms of the severe form of CAH, which is diagnosed in children, may include 1: Dehydration; Low blood pressure; Low blood sugar level; Trouble keeping enough salt in the body
Puberty brings a surge in diagnoses as some males (or their parents) become concerned about slow testes growth or breast development and consult a health care provider. Many men are diagnosed for the first time in fertility clinics. 3 Among men seeking help for infertility, about 15% have KS. 4