Precocious Puberty

[Roan_C]

My daughter was diagnosed to have idiopathic precocious puberty, based on 'advanced' bone maturation (given that blood tests and MRI results are normal), and other physical signs such as growth spurt and breast budding, and her pedia endocrinologist is recommending a monthly vaccine of  leuprolide until age 8.  My daughter's hand x-ray shows that at her age of 5 years and 5 months, her bone age corresponds to that of a 6 years and 10 month old female.  Is this classified as advanced bone maturation?  

I also read from different artilces online that not all precocious puberty cases should be treated.  With the symptoms and lab results described above, should this type of precocious puberty be treated with the said shots?  I am not confident about the doctor's recommendation.  Maybe you have insights on other options or recommendations.  Thanks!

[momof32b]

My DD has been diagnosed w/ precocious puberty as well and has been on the Lupron shots for about 5 months.  You might try posting this under the Pediatric Endocrinology forum b/c there is a dr. there that can offer some more specific information regarding this topic and is very helpful.  Best of luck!

[Qurratainie]

Dears could I discuss the same issue with either of u ? My daughter is having the same problem. And would like to get a first hand advice from someone who went through the the same thing .... Could u help me out ?i would really appreciate it ... Thanks ...