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[Acceleration of pubertal development]

F Antoniazzi1, G Zamboni, L Tatò

  • 1Clinica Pediatrica, Università di Verona, Italia.

La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica : Medical and Surgical Pediatrics
|January 1, 1996
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Sexual precocity, or early puberty, is treated with gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (Gn-RHa) for Gn-RH dependent cases. This therapy arrests pubertal development and improves adult height, with careful monitoring of bone health.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Neuroendocrinology

Background:

  • Sexual precocity is defined as pubertal onset before age 8 in girls and 8.5-9.0 years in boys.
  • Causes are classified as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Gn-RH) dependent or independent.
  • Idiopathic forms are common, particularly in females, while CNS lesions are more prevalent in males.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the etiology, therapeutic approaches, and outcomes of sexual precocity.
  • To discuss the management strategies for Gn-RH dependent and independent precocious puberty.
  • To highlight the benefits and considerations of current treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of etiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of sexual precocity.

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  • Discussion of therapeutic options including Gn-RH agonists and growth hormone therapy.
  • Analysis of treatment goals: inhibiting puberty, improving final height, and preserving fertility.

    • Main Results:

    • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (Gn-RHa) are the preferred treatment for Gn-RH dependent sexual precocity.
    • Gn-RHa effectively arrest pubertal development and improve final adult height.
    • Combination therapy with human growth hormone (hGH) may be considered in select cases with reduced growth velocity.

    Conclusions:

    • Gn-RHa therapy is effective in managing Gn-RH dependent sexual precocity, improving psychosocial well-being and final height.
    • Careful monitoring of bone mineralization is crucial during Gn-RHa treatment.
    • Further research is needed to address open problems in the management of sexual precocity.