Precocious puberty- gonadotropin-dependent
Overview
Gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty: A rare disorder affecting females where premature puberty occurs due to premature release of gonadotropin hormones.
Symptoms
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty includes the 17 symptoms listed below: * Premature sexual development * Accelerated growth during childhood * Accelerated development of secondary sexual characteristics * Short adult stature * Premature breast development * Premature growth of pubic hair * Premature growth of underarm hair * Premature menstruation * Premature ovulation * Premature penis enlargement * Premature testicle enlargement * Premature growth of facial hair * Premature sperm production * Acne * Moodiness * Spontaneous erections * High level of gonadotropin hormones Note that Gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty symptoms usually refers to various symptoms known to a patient, but the phrase Gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty signs may refer to those signs only noticable by a doctor.
Causes
Other Possible Causes of these Symptoms * Acne * Moodiness * Premature breast development
Diagnosis
These home medical tests may be relevant to Gonadotropin-dependent precocious puberty: * Home Drug Tests - Home Marijuana Tests - Home Cocaine Tests - Home Alcohol Tests - Hair Drug Screening Tests - Methamphetamine Tests - Opiate Drug Tests - Benzodiazepine Drug Tests - Multiple Drug Screening Kits * Smoking-Related Disorders: Home Testing: - Nicotine Home Tests - Home Lung Function Tests
Treatment
Specific treatment for precocious puberty will be determined by your child's physician based on: * your child's age, overall health, and medical history * extent of the condition * your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies * expectations for the course of the condition * your opinion or preference The goal of treatment for precocious puberty is to stop, and possibly reverse, the onset of early puberty symptoms. Treatment will also depend on the type of precocious puberty and the underlying cause, if known. New developments in hormone treatments for precocious puberty have led to the successful use of synthetic luteinizing-releasing hormone (LHRH). This synthetic hormone appears to stop the sexual maturation process brought on by the disorder by halting the pituitary gland from releasing the gonadotropin hormones.