What are the adverse consequences of precocious puberty?

Written by Huang Kun Mei

Pediatrics

Updated on June 08, 2025

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The adverse consequences of precocious puberty are numerous. The most significant impact is on the child's growth, including their psychological health. Precocious puberty particularly affects the height of both boys and girls. For example, girls may experience earlier menstruation and breast development, while boys may experience early voice changes or premature enlargement of the testicles. In such cases, it is crucial first to check the child's bone age to see if it is advanced. If there is advancement, it is essential to medicate the child promptly.

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What foods can help recover from precocious puberty?

No specific food can cure the condition of precocious puberty, but it is important to avoid consuming foods high in estrogenic effects, such as dairy products, soy products, and honey, which need to be strictly controlled. Excessive intake can worsen the symptoms of precocious puberty. This includes avoiding fried foods, snacks, certain fruits, and other snacks. In everyday life, it is best to consume seasonal fruits and vegetables and maintain a balanced diet with moderate amounts of meat and eggs, which is beneficial for stabilizing hormone levels associated with precocious puberty.

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How can precocious children reduce estrogen levels?

Once children are diagnosed with precocious puberty, which usually refers to girls developing breasts before the age of 8 and boys showing signs of secondary sexual characteristics such as increased testicular volume and penile thickening before the age of 9, the method to reduce estrogen depends on the severity of the precocious puberty. This includes whether it affects the child's height and the maturity level of the sexual organs, as well as taking into account the estrogen levels at the time of examination for treatment. Mild cases usually do not require medication and can be addressed through dietary and exercise interventions. For moderate cases where hormone levels in the blood have not reached a severe state and there is some loss of height but not to the extent that requires treatment through injections, oral Chinese medicine can be used to reduce estrogen levels. In severe cases, where there is significant change in height, sexual organs, and high hormone levels in the blood, medication such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogs can be used to control the child’s sexual development.

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Will daily skipping improve precocious puberty?

The purpose of daily rope jumping for children with precocious puberty is to impact their height positively, aiming for improvement. The goal of treating precocious puberty is to increase the final adult height. Due to premature sexual development, high levels of estrogen can lead to early closure of the growth plates, resulting in being shorter compared to peers of the same age after growing up. Therefore, to avoid being shorter as an adult, it is recommended in daily life that children engage more in activities that involve jumping, such as rope jumping, which can stimulate the growth plates and contribute to vertical growth in children. Daily rope jumping can, therefore, be beneficial, specifically concerning height improvement.

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Does drinking honey water cause early puberty in boys?

Drinking honey water will not cause precocious puberty in boys, but it is important to note that honey should only be given to children over one year old. Although honey contains certain sex hormones, the amount is minuscule and not necessarily linked to precocious puberty, as the main component of honey is sugar, which constitutes a large proportion. Other components include proteins, organic acids, and pollen. There is no report from authoritative testing that has detected animal hormones in honey. Although pollen contains a considerable amount of plant hormones, these compounds are significantly different from the hormones found in animal bodies. Thus, plant hormones do not produce hormone-like effects in the human body, nor can they cause precocious puberty in children. However, it is important to note that the sugar content in honey water is relatively high and excessive intake can lead to obesity and cause abnormal development of dental health in children, including symptoms of tooth decay.

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What are the symptoms of precocious puberty in children?

Precocious puberty generally occurs when secondary sexual characteristics appear relatively early. For example, girls may experience breast development, pubic hair, and underarm hair growth. Boys may experience enlargement of the testicles, growth of pubic hair, underarm hair, facial hair, deepening of the voice, and nocturnal emissions. If a child exhibits signs of precocious puberty, it can impact their growth and it’s important to promptly visit a hospital to check their sex hormones and bone age through X-rays. Treatment with medication can be initiated based on the specific circumstances of the child. If the child's bone age is normal, it is possible to suppress the secretion of the child's hormones.