About Puberty and Precocious Puberty | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …
网页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.
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网页2012年6月4日 · 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 …
Puberty and Precocious Puberty | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …
网页2021年6月21日 · 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.
What causes normal puberty, precocious puberty, & delayed …
网页2018年5月16日 · 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 …
What are common treatments for problems of puberty? - NICHD
网页2012年6月4日 · 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 Puberty and Precocious Puberty Research Information
网页2024年8月27日 · 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 …
Puberty and Precocious Puberty Resources | NICHD - Eunice …
网页2021年6月21日 · 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.
How do healthcare providers diagnose precocious puberty
网页2021年6月21日 · 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 …
Menstruation and Menstrual Problems - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …
网页2016年12月2日 · Menstruation occurs between menarche (pronounced muh-NAHR-kee), a girl's first period, and menopause, when menstrual cycles end. 1 The average menstruation time in normally menstruating women is about 5 days. 2 In the United States, most girls start menstruating shortly after 12 years of age. 3.
What are the symptoms of adrenal gland disorders?
网页2016年5月24日 · 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