What are the clinical manifestations of precocious puberty?

Due to the fact that the current social life, diet and lifestyle are not taken seriously, the probability of children suffering from precocious puberty is increasing. In particular, the quality of some milk powder and products are not up to standard, which will lead to an increasing frequency of precocious puberty in infants. Cases of precocious puberty are emerging in an endless stream, so we must be more vigilant. I believe everyone knows a little about the harm of precocious puberty. So what are the clinical manifestations of precocious puberty?

Precocious puberty refers to the onset of sexual maturity 2.8 standard deviations (SD) earlier than normal children. Currently, any secondary sexual characteristics that appear before the age of 9 are considered precocious puberty.

1. How to tell if a child has precocious puberty

Girls before the age of 8 and boys before the age of 9 develop secondary sexual characteristics that are not appropriate for their age, such as enlarged breasts, growth of pubic and armpit hair, and widening of the pelvis. The signs of precocious puberty in boys are very "hidden". Early manifestations are enlarged scrotum and testicles, followed by the development of pubic hair, seminal vesicles and prostate. However, these parts are more private and not easily ignored. By the time a child is found to have a beard, Adam's apple, or acne, it is often already in the middle to late stages of puberty.

In addition to secondary sexual characteristics, growth rate is also an important indicator of precocious puberty. Children generally grow 4 to 7 cm per year between the ages of 3 and puberty, and 8 to 12 cm per year during puberty. If your child's height growth accelerates before puberty, you should seek medical attention immediately.

Recommendation: Parents should pay attention to any abnormal signs in their children and seek medical attention early.

Signals of sexual precocity

Girls who experience precocious puberty often first experience breast enlargement and breast tenderness. Both breasts may enlarge at the same time, but it may also be that only one breast enlarges and then develops to the other side.

Before the age of 8, the baby's reproductive organs are not developed and there will be no secretions. If the mother sees leucorrhea-like secretions from the baby's vulva when bathing the baby, and the baby's height growth is accelerated, the mother should be careful.

If not treated promptly and appropriately, pubic, axillary and vaginal bleeding may occur later. It usually starts with irregular vaginal bleeding, which gradually transitions to regular menstruation.

When facing the problem of precocious puberty, the main clinical manifestations are different for boys and girls. Girls will have enlarged breasts, menstruation and various characteristics of puberty development after precocious puberty occurs, while boys will have longer penises and always have some puberty reactions. These are the main manifestations of precocious puberty.