Precocious puberty

Question 1

What is the definition of precocious puberty?

Answer 1

The onset of puberty before the age of 8 in a girl or 9 in a boy

Question 2

How can precocious puberty be classified?

Answer 2

1. Central precocious puberty

2. Peripheral precocious puberty

Question 3

What is central precocious puberty?

Answer 3

Central precocious puberty is the result of excess gonadotropin release
- e.g. Brain tumors causing excess gnRH release

Question 4

What is peripheral precocious puberty?

Answer 4

Gonadotropin independant and is caused by excess oestrogen secretion
e.g. exogenous ingestion or hormone producing tumor