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==Overview== | |||
==Medical Therapy== | |||
Treatments of precocious puberty depend on the cause. | |||
* Treating the underlying cause or disease, such as a [[tumor]], or disorders of the testicles, ovaries, or adrenal glands. | |||
* Medications: The goal of medications is to help stop puberty until the child is closer to the normal time for sexual development. | |||
* Psychosocial support: Appropriate psychosocial support for the child and family is important. Give your child a simple, truthful explanation about what's happening. Prevent emotional problems, such as loss of interest in daily activitiesand [[depression]] from affecting your child. | |||
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[[Category:Disease]] | [[Category:Disease]] | ||
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Overview
Medical Therapy
Treatments of precocious puberty depend on the cause.
- Treating the underlying cause or disease, such as a tumor, or disorders of the testicles, ovaries, or adrenal glands.
- Medications: The goal of medications is to help stop puberty until the child is closer to the normal time for sexual development.
- Psychosocial support: Appropriate psychosocial support for the child and family is important. Give your child a simple, truthful explanation about what's happening. Prevent emotional problems, such as loss of interest in daily activitiesand depression from affecting your child.