A 46-year-old member asked:

If your daughter has precocious puberty, should you take her to the doctor to get treatment?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke
Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral 52 years experience
Take her to her : pediatrician first. If your daughter had her first period or breast growth before age 8, (s)he will refer her to a pediatric endocrinologist who will evaluate her for an underlying medical cause & advise treatment based on the results of the evaluation. See http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/precocious-puberty/basics/risk-factors/con-20029745. It is important for her health & safety.
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