Early puberty in children: Find out the causes and signs together

Finding out that your baby is entering puberty when it is too young makes you confused and anxious. Does early puberty affect a child's physical and mental development?

Puberty in children is like a "roller coaster" with erratic changes in emotions, physical as well as behavior of the child. More importantly, if a child enters puberty when he is too young, all problems will become even more troublesome and complicated.

Why do children have early puberty?

The cause of this condition is unknown, but in some cases it may be due to a hormone imbalance or a tumor in the brain. Another reason is that a child's daily diet contains too much fat.

 

In addition, the fact that a child is too young when entering puberty is thought to be due to the acceleration of some normal processes taking place in the body. Another cause is an abnormality in the pituitary gland or the area of ​​the brain that controls the pituitary (the hypothalamus). This form is called central precocious puberty, or CPP (short for central precocious puberty ). Premature puberty is rarely caused by the gland that secretes sex hormones (found in the ovaries in women and testicles in men). This secretory gland works on its own accord and is earlier than usual. This form is called peripheral precocious puberty.

In addition, in both men and women, the adrenal gland is a small gland located at the top of the kidney, producing a weak male hormone called the "sex hormone of the adrenal gland" early, causing pubic / armpit hair and body odor. appears before the baby is 8 years old, but in this case it is called adrenal pre-hormone. This condition for the most part does not require treatment.

The ultimate cause is exposure to the estrogen or androgen found in creams or medications. Whether you take them the right dose or overdose, your baby is at risk of entering puberty when it's too young.

Causes and signs of early puberty in girls

Early puberty in a child means that a child shows signs of puberty before the age of 8 and is more common in girls. This greatly affects the child's development and makes parents feel anxious. Not only that, in addition to dealing with emotional changes, children also have to deal with changes in their bodies when they are too young. Causes of early puberty in girls include:

There is a tumor in the brain or spinal cord

Damage to central nervous system organs

Under the impact of radiation on the brain and spinal cord

There are birth defects of the central nervous system such as tumors or accumulation of excess fluid

Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (a group of rare genetic disorders caused by a disorder of adrenocortical hormone synthesis)

Hypothyroidism, a condition in which the thyroid doesn't make enough hormones

McCune-Albright syndrome - an inherited disorder affecting bones, skin, and hormones

Adrenal or pituitary hormones secrete estrogen or progesterone

Exposure to topical creams containing estrogen and progesterone

Ovarian tumor

Ovarian cysts .

There are also a number of other factors that may increase a girl's risk of early puberty:

Exposure to sex hormones in the form of creams or ointments

Certain substances increase your risk of premature puberty

Fat

Due to radiation therapy.

Causes and signs of early puberty in boys

Early puberty in children: Find out the causes and signs together

 

 

Puberty is the stage when a child's body and mind are fully developed. Puberty occurs when the hypothalamus (the part of the brain that controls the pituitary gland) stimulates the pituitary to release hormones. This stimulates the boys' testicles to develop. In boys, this stage usually begins when the child is 12 years old. However, some children also start puberty quite early. The reason is due to:

There is an injury to the brain

There is a tumor in the brain or central nervous system

Brain infection

There is a problem with the thyroid.

The signs of early puberty in boys are usually:

Developed penis and testicles

Hair, armpit hair, and pubic hair begin to appear

Growth height

Broken voice

Acne appears

Smelly body.

Some boys experience only partial puberty. For example, it is only axillary and genital hair that develops while other signs are completely absent. If your baby has these symptoms before the age of 9, take him to the doctor.

How does early puberty affect children?

1. Short puberty

Children entering puberty when they are too young have short puberty. Once the child has passed this stage, growth stops. Therefore, the child's growth stops sooner than other children.

2. Anxiety and depression

Premature puberty can cause depression and psychological stress in a child. Babies may feel ashamed because their developed body makes them look different from their friends. This causes babies to deal with anxiety and depression more often than other children. Especially this problem can last until the child goes to college.

To help your child avoid the stress of this change, parents need to talk to them or give them the opportunity to talk to a trusted person or even a psychologist if they are uncomfortable. about the body and the changes happening that the child is facing.

3. Drug abuse

Children who enter puberty when they are too young are more likely to fall into the trap of drugs or drugs. Therefore smoking and drinking alcohol are common problems in early puberty.

4. Sex early in puberty

The fact that children face puberty when they are too young also increases the risk of sex earlier than age. Girls are more likely to have sex than boys. This increases the risk of a teen pregnancy. As a result, drop out of school, unemployment and motherhood at a young age.

5. Having problems with body shape

Early puberty girls often have problems with body shape. This makes children feel less confident than other children. However, boys usually do not have this problem.

6. Affect learning

Early puberty girls generally perform weaker than others, which can last throughout their high school years or beyond. However, boys will not have this problem.

7. Other risks in early puberty

Some studies have linked early puberty and breast cancer risk later in life. However, this still does not have much evidence.

Treatments for early puberty in children

Early puberty in children: Find out the causes and signs together

 

 

Early puberty in children causes many negative effects for both children and parents. Therefore, it is best to bring your child to the doctor for treatment. If the cause is a tumor in the adrenal or pituitary gland, the doctor will intervene with surgery. In addition, the doctor may use drugs to suppress the tumor. These methods, although not able to prevent all the symptoms, will help the child's puberty progress to the right age.

To treat this condition, the doctor will give the child an injection of GnRH or Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone (Luteinizing Hormone Releasing Hormone) every day or every 3–4 weeks depending on the hormone level in the child's body. These drugs help prevent the production of hormones in the pituitary gland. For this drug:

Your baby will be injected under the skin daily or monthly.

Your doctor may also implant some small subcutaneous tubes in the arm so that medication can enter the body.

Nasal spray - use every day.

Sometimes this medicine will cause side effects such as headache or signs of menopause such as heat inside.

Early puberty, what should parents do?

Early puberty in children: Find out the causes and signs together

 

 

If you see your baby showing signs of early puberty first, take him or her to the pediatrician first. Please calm down, step through this stage with your child. Explaining to your child that changes are happening is completely normal as they get older. Do not pay too much attention to the child's physique, instead, give praise for the child's good deeds in learning, sports activities ...

Reassure children because they are too young and do not know what is happening to them. If the child falls into panic at this point, it can affect psychology and leave negative imprints extending into adulthood.

Regularly contact your child's teacher to understand and evaluate the child's learning situation. This also helps you see if your child is experiencing any pressure at school.

Some frequently asked questions about puberty in children

1. When is puberty considered early?

Early puberty is the process during which a child begins to develop into an adult at a very young age. On average, girls begin to show signs of puberty between the ages of 8 and 13, and boys 9 to 14 years.

2. What are the first signs of puberty in girls?

Breast tissue growth and pubic hair appearance are considered to be the first signs of puberty.

3. When is puberty considered late?

Babies are considered late puberty if they do not show any signs of puberty after the age of 14. The cause may be due to an endocrine disorder or hormone imbalance. Take your child to the doctor and pay attention to observe their symptoms.

4. How to prevent premature puberty in girls?

You need to help your child prevent obesity, avoid estrogen exposure in the environment and reduce stress.

How is early puberty treated in children in central form?

Your doctor may treat it if your child is determined to have central early puberty (CPP). The direction of treatment for this form is to suppress the formation of pituitary gland (LH (luteinizing hormone)) and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone). LH is the hormone stimulating ovulation and androgen synthesis and FSH is the hormone stimulating the follicles. Discontinuing LH and FSH production will stop sex steroid production, reduce the appearance of early signs of puberty, and delay the onset of menstruation in girls.

In some cases, CPP can dwarf a baby as an adult because it stops the body from growing too early. However this treatment can be beneficial for your baby as it will have more time to develop. Babies need to keep drugs at a certain level and maintain continuity. Therefore, you should give your baby an injection every 3 months or through an implant to slow release of the drug over a period of one year.

Above are information about early puberty in children, hopefully parents have enough information to take better care of their children. For more information, please refer to the article " Masturbation in children before puberty, what should parents do? "

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