Living with Central precocious puberty
A condition that causes puberty to start earlier than usual in girls and boys.
Understanding Central precocious puberty
Puberty normally starts between ages 8 and 13 in girls and ages 9 and 14 in boys. With this condition, girls show signs before age 8 and boys before age 9. Signs include pubic and underarm hair, a growth spurt, acne, and underarm odor. Girls also develop breasts and start periods. Boys have growth of the penis and testes.
Signs & symptoms
GARD doesn't list a separate symptom list for this condition. Its summary describes these signs:
- Pubic and underarm hair
- A rapid growth spurt
- Acne
- Underarm odor
- Breast growth and periods in girls
- Growth of the penis and testes in boys
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include hormone specialists.
- 3Ask which tests can help
Your care team will decide which exams and tests can confirm the diagnosis.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Hormone specialists (endocrinologists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
GARD doesn't describe a cause for this condition yet.
Also known as: cpp; gonadotropin-dependant precocious puberty; gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty; precocious puberty, central
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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