Q Does sleep affect precocious puberty?
A Insufficient sleep disrupts growth hormone secretion and elevates cortisol, which can worsen precocious puberty.
Detailed Answer
Growth hormone is primarily secreted during deep sleep. Bedtime before 10 p.m. and a minimum of nine hours of sleep are essential for managing precocious puberty. Blue light from smartphones suppresses melatonin secretion, so screens should be avoided at least one hour before bedtime.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, children who have difficulty falling asleep due to excess Heart-Fire (심화) may be given supplementary formulas to calm the Heart. When sleep quality improves, sex hormone balance also tends to stabilize.
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