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What Causes Development Of Pubic Hair And Breasts At The Age Of 10?

my ten year old is developing pubic haitr and breats. i didn;t experience puberty until i was 13. I am small (5 5 ) her dad i tall (6 5 ), she is tall as well (5 1 ). Does height play a role? How do I make her feel okay about this when none of her peers are there yet?
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hi, this could be a case of the precocious puberty. and precautions Liberty there is early development of P Patel changes. There is Rapid growth of bones and muscles, changes in body shape and size, development of pubic hairs and breast. there are some causes of precocious puberty like mccune Albright syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypothyroidism, ovarian cyst, exposure to external sources like oestrogen are testosterone in cream. bone age of the child should be 10, MRI brain and thyroid testing should also be done. The child should be examined by Endocrinologist. Based on above reports and examination treatment should be started. Have a nice day.
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What Causes Development Of Pubic Hair And Breasts At The Age Of 10?

hi, this could be a case of the precocious puberty. and precautions Liberty there is early development of P Patel changes. There is Rapid growth of bones and muscles, changes in body shape and size, development of pubic hairs and breast. there are some causes of precocious puberty like mccune Albright syndrome, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, hypothyroidism, ovarian cyst, exposure to external sources like oestrogen are testosterone in cream. bone age of the child should be 10, MRI brain and thyroid testing should also be done. The child should be examined by Endocrinologist. Based on above reports and examination treatment should be started. Have a nice day.