Diseases
central precocious puberty
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Overview
Central precocious puberty is a condition that causes early sexual development in girls and boys. While puberty normally starts between ages 8 and 13 in girls and between ages 9 and 14 in boys, girls with central precocious puberty begin exhibiting signs before age 8, and boys with this disorder begin before age 9.
Symptoms
- 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
Causes
- central precocious puberty: the cause for this type of precocious puberty often can't be identified.
- peripheral precocious puberty: estrogen or testosterone in your child's body causes this type of precocious puberty.
Risk factors
- being a girl. girls are much more likely to develop precocious puberty.
- being african-american.
- being exposed to sex hormones.
Diagnosis
- magnetic resonance imaging (mri).
- physical exam.
- x-rays
- thyroid testing.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is central precocious puberty?
Central precocious puberty is a condition that causes early sexual development in girls and boys. While puberty normally starts between ages 8 and 13 in girls and between ages 9 and 14 in boys, girls with central precocious puberty begin exhibiting signs before age 8, and boys with this disorder begin before age 9.
What are the symptoms of central precocious 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
What causes central precocious puberty?
central precocious puberty: the cause for this type of precocious puberty often can't be identified.; peripheral precocious puberty: estrogen or testosterone in your child's body causes this type of precocious puberty.
Which medicines are used for central precocious puberty?
triptorelin
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