Q Does starting precocious puberty treatment earlier lead to a better outcome?
A Yes. Starting treatment before bone maturation accelerates significantly can reduce the loss of final adult height.
Detailed Answer
The greatest concern with precocious puberty is premature closure of the growth plates (epiphyseal plates), which shortens final adult height. Starting treatment promptly after onset can suppress accelerated bone maturation and help children reach closer to their predicted height.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
At Dongjedang, we ask patients to bring bone-age X-ray results to the first visit. The difference between bone age and chronological age determines the urgency of treatment and the intensity of the prescription.
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