Precocious puberty is a medical condition in which a child’s body starts going through sexual development earlier than usual. In girls, this means the onset of puberty before the age of 8, and in boys, before the age of 9. Usually, puberty begins around 9 to 11 in girls and 10 to 12 in boys.

• Early signs of precocious puberty in girls
• Development of breasts
• Development of pubic and underarm hair
• Rapid growth
• Menstruation
• Acne
• Boys’ typical symptoms
• Enlarged scrotum and testicles.
• Growth of face and pubic hair

Causes can be :

• Central causes of Precocious puberty
• Idiopathic
• Organic abnormalities of the brain
• Brain infection or damage
• Genetic influences
• Peripheral causes of precocious puberty
• Ovarian or testicular tumors

• Rapid bone growth and maturation lead to short stature.
• May struggle emotionally and socially
• Body image concerns and self-esteem problems
• Psychological impact
• Increased risk of bullying or teasing by their peers
• Long-term skeletal issues due to early maturation
• Hormonal imbalances
• Effects on the child’s reproductive health and risk of sexually transmitted infections.