What is Precocious Puberty
Early pubic hair, breast, or genital development may result from normal but early maturation or from several abnormal conditions. Early puberty which is normal in every way except ...
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my five year old recently developed breast buds. I took her to the doc thinking maybe they were swollen lymph nodes since she was on antibiotics and fighting an ear infection. the doctor only said to watch for progression of the early signs of puberty onset (further breast development, hair growth, etc.) My daughter is very moody, but she's always been high spirited and strong willed. It has been worse lately, but I put that towards her age. The doc said if we noticed progression to bring her back for a look over and possible referral to endocronologist. My research since that appt has me concerned that I might should insist on having her tested sooner. Please advise with thoughts and opinions if I should "wait and see" as doc recommended or insist on testing. If testing, what tests am I requesting?
Posted on 11/13/08, 10:11 pm |
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I would most definitely have your doctor refer you to an endocrinologist. My daughter is 3 and just got diagnosed in October. To look back on it I would put money on it that she was showing signs at 2, but her doctor insisted she was fine and now I think if I only would have gone with my gut we could have nipped this in the butt earlier than now! They did at our first appointment a blood test, for hormone levels and a bone age test, which showed her bones to be at a 5 year olds. Next is the MRI to confirm it's the brain working over time and not the overies. Once that is all said and done I'm guessing the next move is the treatment. I hope this helped a little. 
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I too have to say stand up and scream. Make sure they will do what you feel needs to be done we are their parents and sometimes we just have to be pushy. I wish I had found my daughters issues before I did we are so late that she lost a full foot of adult height - she is 5 and she stands 4'3 she is the tallest now but is only expected to grow 7 to 8 more inches total. So if you suspect there is a problem get it ruled out so you are not setting and wondering about it - it could be just a kid being difficult and boy is my daughter half of the time, it is awful to be worring about something that you may not even have to think about. :)
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I'd highly suggest you ask for the referral ASAP. My pediatrician & I are on the same page and that's a benefit so things have gone smoothly for us. However, please know you are your child's true and real advocate to their needs/care. Left untreated/undiagnosed, this could become a much more serious situation.
That above being said, we started this process at my daughter's 7 year check up (Jan). We were referred to an Endocrinologist but it took from the end of Jan until Mar to get an appointment. We went, did a physical exam, bone age x-ray, blood work and a few other tests. We were instructed that although some puberty was showing we would need to bring her back in May. We did and she'd progressed into further puberty. That's how we knew that we needed to take proactive action in her situation. Trust your instincts! All best!
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