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Warning Signs

If you see any of these pubescent changes in your younger sister before the age of 7 or brother before the age of 9 they may have precocious puberty.

Talk to your doctor if your younger sibling shows any of the signs listed below of early sexual maturation. Also, if your younger sibling seems to be growing a lot faster than his or her peers, inform your doctor.

Girls

Development of breasts
Growth of pubic hair
Onset of menstruation
Acne

Boys

Growth of pubic hair
Facial hair
Deepening of the voice
Enlargement of the penis or testicles
Acne

Could your younger sibling be going through premature puberty? If some or most of these apply to a sister that is 7 or a brother that is just 9 years old, seek help from your parents:

	behavior is mature for his/her age
	has a loss of interest in daily activities
	receiving poor grades at school
	depressed
	has a poor self-image or self-esteem
	dwells on his/her sexual development
	breasts are developing
	menstrual cycle has begun
	child has acne
	testicles are enlarged
	penis enlarged
	pubic hair
	underarm hair
	tumor in pituitary gland, hypothalamus, brain, ovary, or testicle
	elevated levels of sex hormones
	under active thyroid

The information provided on this site should not replace your physician’s advice.