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An onset of puberty within the norms
Your 8 year old girl is already starting to have breasts and is embarrassed about it. You are surprised to see its first forms appear and could not imagine tackling puberty issues so early. What also to fear that the child will not grow much more… Dr Mélanie Amouyal, endocrino-pediatrician at the Parisian Institute of Endocrinology, wants to be reassuring. “Puberty begins with the appearance of breasts, of course, but from the age of 8, we consider ourselves to be within the norms. This advanced puberty is even quite common, ”notes the specialist.
Advanced puberty: it is often hereditary
Usually there is a part of genetics, and often mothers themselves have had advanced puberty. But it can also come from the father’s side! Puberty also occurs earlier in cases of obesity or exposure to endocrine disruptors. “We have difficulty determining which products are exactly problematic. As a precaution, it is better to take soaps and household products that are as neutral as possible, ventilate your home for at least 10 minutes a day, peel vegetables, avoid nail polish, makeup, perfume and plastic containers, in particular s’ they are reheated in the microwave ”, warns the
Dr Amouyal. However, when the child stops being exposed to these disruptors, the breast thrust may go away on its own.
From 8 years old, no treatment
If breast thrust occurs alohan'ny 8 taona, it reflects precocious puberty, which will influence future growth and height. It is therefore necessary to consult. The doctor will order an X-ray of the left hand to observe the growth and maturation of the bone, blood tests and an ultrasound to see if the uterus has changed in size and shape. This will be the sign that puberty has really started. Treatment can then be put in place to slow down the process and allow the child to continue to grow.
Avy amin'ny 8 taona, it is considered that the child’s growth is not threatened. Besides, there is no way to influence his future height at this age. Despite everything, with puberty starting at 8 years old, a consultation with the doctor makes it possible to answer the little girl’s questions and reassure her. In the meantime, she is reminded that this is not a disease, but a normal stage of development.