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What Are The Consequences Of Early Puberty?
Question: What are some of the ways early puberty can be a problem for children?
Brief Answer:
Precocious puberty.
Detailed Answer:
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Early (Precocious) puberty means puberty occurs before 8 yrs (girl) and 9 yrs (boy). It can lead to several problem like:
1) Rapid growth initially with early bony fusion (short height).
2) Psychological impact with early body changes and they feel embarrassment socially.
3) Development of reproductive organs and external genitalia like adult. They may exhibit immature sexual behavior (mostly male).
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Dr S Patra
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Precocious puberty.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for writing to us.
Early (Precocious) puberty means puberty occurs before 8 yrs (girl) and 9 yrs (boy). It can lead to several problem like:
1) Rapid growth initially with early bony fusion (short height).
2) Psychological impact with early body changes and they feel embarrassment socially.
3) Development of reproductive organs and external genitalia like adult. They may exhibit immature sexual behavior (mostly male).
Hope, it helps for your information. Kindly, close the discussion if you don't have any other query.
Wish good health and take care yourself.
Regards,
Dr S Patra
For future query, you can directly approach me through
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=63326
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